Best Expositional Commentaries

by Jim Rosscup

This list of commentaries come from Rosscup's Commentaries for Biblical Expositors in which he ranks and reviews commentaries. This list represents the #1 choice in his Expositional category, and is used with permission from Kress Christian Publications. This collection has 47 books in 42 categories.

Genesis

Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis
Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis
Davis, John J. Paradise to Prison: Studies in Genesis. Baker Books, 1975.
Genesis #9
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Exodus

Moses and the gods of Egypt: Studies in the Book of Exodus
Moses and the gods of Egypt: Studies in the Book of Exodus
Davis, John J. Moses and the gods of Egypt: Studies in the Book of Exodus. Baker Books, 1985.
Exodus #12
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Leviticus

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers
Harris, R. Laird. “Leviticus” in Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. EBC. Zondervan, 1990.
Leviticus #11
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Numbers

Numbers: A practical commentary
Numbers: A practical commentary
Maarsingh, B. Numbers: A practical commentary. Eerdmans, 1987.
Numbers #36
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Joshua

Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth
Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth
Davis, John J. Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth. BMH Books, 2008.
Joshua #36
Judges #45
Ruth #46
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Judges
Judges
Enns, Paul P. Judges. BSC. Zondervan, 1982.
Joshua #37
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Ruth

Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth
Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth
Davis, John J. Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth. BMH Books, 2008.
Joshua #36
Judges #45
Ruth #46
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Ruth
Ruth
Enns, Paul P. Ruth. BSC. Zondervan, 1982.
Ruth #47
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1 & 2 Samuel

First and Second Samuel
First and Second Samuel
Laney, J. Carl. First and Second Samuel. EvBC. Moody, 1982.
1 & 2 Samuel #54
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1 & 2 Kings

1 and 2 Kings
1 and 2 Kings
Wiseman, Donald J. 1 and 2 Kings. TOTC. IVP Academic, 2008.
1 & 2 Kings #5
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1 & 2 Chronicles

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Merrill, Eugene H. “1/2 Chronicles” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
1 & 2 Chronicles #32
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Ezra-Nehemiah

Ezra/Nehemiah
Ezra/Nehemiah
Laney, J. Carl. Ezra/Nehemiah. Moody, 1982.
Ezra-Nehemiah #35
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Esther

Esther
Esther
Baldwin, Joyce G. Esther. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1984.
Esther #3
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Job

1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job
1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job
Smick, Elmer B. “Job” in 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job. EBC. Zondervan, 1988.
Job #15
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Psalms

Psalms, Volume 1: 1–72
Psalms, Volume 1: 1–72
Wilson, Gerald H. Psalms, Volume 1: 1–72. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2002.
Psalms #3
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Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes: Total Life
Ecclesiastes: Total Life
Kaiser, Jr., Walter C. Ecclesiastes: Total Life. EvBC. Moody, 1979.
Ecclesiastes #40
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Song of Songs

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Deere, Jack S. “Song of Songs” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Song of Songs #42
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Isaiah

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Martin, John A. “Isaiah” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Isaiah #56
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Jeremiah

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Dyer, Charles H. “Jeremiah” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Jeremiah #45
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Jeremiah and Lamentations
Jeremiah and Lamentations
Harrison, R. K. Jeremiah and Lamentations. TOTC. InterVarsity Press, 1981.
Jeremiah #5
Lamentations #5
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Daniel

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Pentecost, J. Dwight. “Daniel” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Daniel #42
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Hosea

Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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Hosea's Heartbreak
Hosea's Heartbreak
Riggs, Jack R. Hosea's Heartbreak. Loizeaux Brothers, 1984.
Hosea #45
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Joel

Joel
Joel
Allen, Ronald B. Joel. BSC. Zondervan, 1988.
Joel #36
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Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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Jonah

Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Hannah, John D. “Jonah” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Jonah #53
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Micah

Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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A Commentary on Micah
A Commentary on Micah
Waltke, Bruce K. A Commentary on Micah. Eerdmans, 2008.
Micah #3
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Nahum

Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Haggai
Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Haggai
Heflin, J. N. Boo. Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah and Haggai. BSC. Zondervan, 1986.
Nahum #42
Habakkuk #44
Zephaniah #40
Haggai #42
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Malachi

The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament
Blaising, Craig A. “Malachi” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary Old Testament. Victor Books, 1985.
Malachi #17
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Minor Prophets
Minor Prophets
Feinberg, Charles L. Minor Prophets. Moody, 1990.
Hosea #27
Joel #26
Amos #30
Obadiah #25
Jonah #41
Micah #38
Nahum #30
Habakkuk #34
Zephaniah #29
Haggai #31
Zechariah #35
Malachi #28
Prophets #2
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Matthew

The Gospel according to Matthew
The Gospel according to Matthew
Morris, Leon. The Gospel according to Matthew. PNTC. Eerdmans, 1992.
Matthew #7
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Mark

The Gospel of Mark: An Expositional Commentary
The Gospel of Mark: An Expositional Commentary
Hiebert, D. Edmond. The Gospel of Mark: An Expositional Commentary. aExpC. BJU Press, 1994.
Mark #56
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Luke

Luke
Luke
Pate, C. Marvin. Luke. MGC. Moody, 1995.
Luke #46
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John

John
John
Laney, J. Carl. John. MGC. Moody, 1992.
John #51
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Acts

The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
Toussaint, Stanley D. “Acts” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament. Victor Books, 1983.
Acts #59
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Romans

Romans
Romans
Mounce, Robert H. Romans. NAC. Broadman & Holman, 1995.
Romans #31
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2 Corinthians

A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians
A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians
Kent, Jr., Homer A. A Heart Opened Wide: Studies in 2 Corinthians. BMH Books, 2006.
2 Corinthians #47
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Galatians

Galatians - Paul's Charter of Christian Freedom
Galatians - Paul's Charter of Christian Freedom
Morris, Leon. Galatians - Paul's Charter of Christian Freedom. InterVarsity Press, 2003.
Galatians #33
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Ephesians

The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
Hoehner, Harold W. “Ephesians” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament. Victor Books, 1983.
Ephesians #51
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Colossians

Stand Perfect in Wisdom: An Exposition of Colossians & Philemon
Stand Perfect in Wisdom: An Exposition of Colossians & Philemon
Gromacki, Robert G. Stand Perfect in Wisdom: An Exposition of Colossians & Philemon. GES. Kress Christian Publications, 2001.
Colossians #53
Philemon #46
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Colossians & Philemon: Completion and Reconcilliation in Christ
Colossians & Philemon: Completion and Reconcilliation in Christ
MacArthur, John. Colossians & Philemon: Completion and Reconcilliation in Christ. MacSG. Thomas Nelson, 2007.
Colossians #52
Philemon #45
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1 & 2 Thessalonians

The Message of Thessalonians
The Message of Thessalonians
Stott, John R. W. The Message of Thessalonians. BST. InterVarsity Press, 1991.
1 & 2 Thessalonians #7
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1 & 2 Timothy, Titus

Pastoral Epistles
Pastoral Epistles
Kent, Jr., Homer A. Pastoral Epistles. BMH Books, 1982.
1 & 2 Timothy, Titus #46
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Hebrews

Hebrews through Revelation
Hebrews through Revelation
Morris, Leon. “Hebrews” in Hebrews through Revelation. EBC. Zondervan, 1982.
Hebrews #21
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James

James
James
Moo, Douglas J. James. TNTC. Eerdmans, 2007.
James #5
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1 Peter

The First Epistle of Peter
The First Epistle of Peter
Cranfield, C. E. B. The First Epistle of Peter. SCM Press, 1950.
1 Peter #38
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A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter
A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter
Mounce, Robert H. A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter. Wipf & Stock, 2005.
1 Peter #39
2 Peter, Jude #35
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2 Peter, Jude

2 Peter and Jude
2 Peter and Jude
Green, Michael. 2 Peter and Jude. TNTC. InterVarsity Press, 1987.
2 Peter, Jude #8
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A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter
A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter
Mounce, Robert H. A Living Hope: A Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter. Wipf & Stock, 2005.
1 Peter #39
2 Peter, Jude #35
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1, 2, & 3 John

The Letters of John
The Letters of John
Stott, John R. W. The Letters of John. TNTC. InterVarsity Press, 1988.
1, 2, & 3 John #4
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Revelation

The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament
Walvoord, John F. “Revelation” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Testament. Victor Books, 1983.
Revelation #51
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