Commentaries


Wesley's New Testament Commentary Picks!

Here is the list of Wesley’s favorite New Testament commentaries for each book and a couple bonus Old Testament picks!


*Genesis: Victor Hamilton, New International, 1990.
        Also: Bruce Waltke, 2001.


*Exodus: Douglas Stuart, New American, 2006.



Matthew: D. A. Carson, Expositor's Bible, 2010.

          Also: Craig Keener, 2009.


Mark: David Garland, NIV Application, 1996.


Luke: Darrell Bock, Baker Exegetical, 1994, 2 volumes.


John: D. A. Carson, Pillar, 1990.
Also: Craig Keener, 2003, 2 volumes.


Acts: F. F. Bruce, New International, 1988.
          Also: Craig Keener, 2015, 4 Volumes.


Romans: D. J. Moo, New International, 2018.
Also: John Stott, Bible Speaks Today, 1994.


1 Corinthians: Gordon Fee, New International, 1987.


2 Corinthians: David Garland, New American, 1999.


GalatiansD. J. Moo, Baker Exegetical, 2013.
Also: Martin Luther is insightful and a lot of fun.


Ephesians: F. F. Bruce, New International, 1984.


Philippians: Gordon Fee, New International, 1995.
Also: Moises Silva, Baker Exegetical, 2005.


Colossians & Philemon: Peter O'Brien, Word Biblical, 1982.


1 & 2 Thessalonians: Gordon Fee, New International, 2009.
          Also: Gary Shogren, Zondervan Exegetical, 2012.


Pastorals: William Mounce, Word Biblical, 2000.


Hebrews: George Guthrie, NIV Application, 1998.
          Also: Gareth Cockerill, New International, 2012.


James: D. J. Moo, Pillar, 2000.
          Also: Craig Blomberg and Miriam Kamell, Zondervan Exegetical, 2008.


1 Peter: Thomas Schreiner, New American, 2003.
          Also: Karen Jobes, Baker Exegetical, 2005.


2 Peter & Jude: D. J. Moo, NIV Application, 1997.
          Also: Thomas Schreiner, New American, 2003.


1-3 John: Raymond Brown, Anchor Bible, 1982.
          Also: John Stott, Tyndale, 1988.


Revelation: G. K. Beale, New International Greek, 2013.
          Also: Robert Mounce, New International, 1997.