NLT Commentary

[LOJAC™]

I read that Matthew Henry has an updated commentary based on modern english language. I have also seen where the NIV has a commentary available. Are there any other good commentaries based on modern english and/or the NLT?

 

[JonC]

Yes.


My favorite set is probably the New American Commentary.

BUT I have found that the best way to build a commentary set is to get the best out of each set.

For example, The NAC has Block (Judges & Ruth), Mounce (Romans), Allen (Hebrews), and Schriner (1,2 Peter and Jude). The New International Commentary on the NT has Morris (John), Moo (Romans), Fee (1 Corinthians). I had to get Romans in both....but I think the NIC (Douglass Moo) is my preference. Morris is definitely my preference on John.

 

[Deacon]

The Cornerstone Biblical Commentary uses the New Living Translation.
The 20 volume set was completed in 2016.

I agree with JonC about collecting "THE BEST OF" multiple commentaries.
By concentrating your attention on only the volumes you use, you will save a ton of money.
When purchasing an entire series you will find that you really only delve deeply into a very few volumes.

I personally am partial to the New International Commentaries Series.
It's quite readable.
It references a large number of translations.
When discussing various Hebrew and Greek words in a text, they are transliterated.
The series is reviewed and updated when to keep it updated to contemporary scholarship.
The downside is the series is rather pricey.

Rob

 

[Van]

I read that Matthew Henry has an updated commentary based on modern english language. I have also seen where the NIV has a commentary available. Are there any other good commentaries based on modern english and/or the NLT?

Available online, the NET Bible has great notes, particularly addressing challenging interpretation and its variant text adoption basis.