Bible Commentaries for Pastors

Bible Commentaries for Preaching and Teaching with Focus on Application

Bible commentaries for pastors are indexed below. Some were written in the traditional commentary style, while others read more like printed sermons. This style of Bible commentary is helpful to preachers and teachers, yet can also be used by lay Christians as well who are leading Bible studies or small groups. Since this type of Bible commentary emphasizes application, the volumes below are great as devotional aides as well.

New Testament

Matthew

Old Testament

Also see:

Top New Testament Commentaries – any style (index)

Top Old Testament Commentaries – any style (index)

Commentary Author interviews (index)

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