Commentaries on 1 Corinthians
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Top 3
1 Corinthians. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2003.
The Gospel Coalition
Garland’s introductions to each pericope give good insights on significant matters including definitions, passage structure, and text-critical issues. more
Nijay K. Gupta
Garland balances academic discussions, theological questions, and ministry application exquisitely. more
Tim Challies
Garland’s is widely praised and apparently represents a very competent handling of the text. more
The First Epistle to the Corinthians. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 2000.
The Gospel Coalition
Carson describes this volume as “well written, accessible (for readers of this sort of series!), and penetrating. more
Nijay K. Gupta
At 1400+ pages this is one of the most comprehensive studies of 1 Corinthians available. more
New and Notable
1 Corinthians: A Theological, Pastoral, and Missional Commentary. Eerdmans, 2025.
Amy Peeler (Theology Today)
Michael Gorman's commentary on 1 Corinthians will be especially welcomed by all those who appreciate theology. more
Review of Biblical Literature (RBL)
One of the most notable features of this commentary is how Gorman frames the letter
around the four marks of the church from the Nicene Creed: one, holy, catholic, and apostolic. more
Robert C Trube
I found the commentary highly accessible, reading it along with the biblical text since Gorman does not provide full texts in the commentary. more
Frank Viola
What distinguishes Gorman’s approach is his explicit integration of three interpretive lenses: theological, pastoral, and missional. more
Bob Cornwall
In this commentary, you will find theological, pastoral, and missional reflections, which are rooted in strong exegetical work, work that is not always shown but is present. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming | Agosto, Efrain | 1 Corinthians | Contextual Critical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Brown, Alexandra R. | I Corinthians | New Testament Library |
| forthcoming | D'Angelo, Mary R. | 1 Corinthians | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Dvorak, James D. | 1 Corinthians | Bible in God's World Commentary |
| forthcoming | Hardin, Justin K. | 1 Corinthians | Story of God Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Holloway, Paul A. | 1 Corinthians | International Critical Commentary |
| forthcoming | John of Damascus; Theodore of Mopsuestia | Commentaries on the Pauline Epistles | Ancient Christian Texts |
| forthcoming | Montague, George T. | First Corinthians | |
| forthcoming | Nasrallah, Laura Salah | 1 Corinthians | Hermeneia |
| forthcoming | Økland, Jorunn | 1 Corinthians Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Peppiatt, Lucy | Preaching 1 Corinthians | Proclamation: Preaching the New Testament |
| forthcoming | Powery, Emerson B. | 1 Corinthians | Interpretation Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Smith, Jay T. | 1 Corinthians | Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament |
| forthcoming | Turner, Max | 1 Corinthians | Word and Spirit Commentary on the New Testament |
| forthcoming | Weima, Jeffrey A. D. | 1 Corinthians | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Works, Carla Swafford | 1 Corinthians | Commentaries for Christian Formation |