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COMMENTARIES THAT CAN BE BORROWED FROM ARCHIVE.ORG

Explanation - The following list includes not only commentaries but other Christian works by well known evangelical writers. Most of the resources below are newer works (written after 1970) which previously were available only for purchase in book form or in a Bible computer program. The resources are made freely available by archive.org but have several caveats - (1) they do not allow copy and paste, (2) they can only be checked out for one hour (but can be checked out immediately when your hour expires giving you time to read or take notes on a lengthy section) and (3) they require creating an account which allows you to check out the books free of charge. To set up an account click archive.org and then click the picture of the person in right upper corner and enter email and a password. That's all you have to do. Then you can read these more modern resources free of charge! I have read or used many of these resources but not all of them so ultimately you will need to be a Berean (Acts 17:11+) as you use them. I have also selected works that are conservative and Biblically sound. If you find one that you think does not meet those criteria please send an email at https://www.preceptaustin.org/contact. The resources are listed in alphabetical order by the author's last name and some include reviews of the particular resource. For hundreds of other commentaries and books that can be borrowed see Christian Commentaries Online. 

NOTE - THESE ARE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER - AS WITH ALL COMMENTARIES - BE AN Acts 17:11+ BEREAN - IT IS ALWAYS BEST TO DO YOUR OWN STUDY UNDER THE TUTELAGE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (See inductive Bible study and especially the skill/discipline of Observation) BEFORE YOU CHECK THE COMMENTARIES. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO INTELLIGENTLY "COMMENT ON THE COMMENTARIES!"

Luke 1-5 Commentary - John MacArthur

Preaching Luke-Acts by Allen, Ronald J.

James Rosscup - This conservative commentary is a detailed work in the Greek and is well-written. The author did the famous Greek-English lexicon and two books on alleged contradictions.

Bible commentary: the Gospel according to St. Luke by Arndt, William F

Poet and peasant : a literary-cultural approach to the parables in Luke by Bailey, Kenneth 

James Rosscup - Bailey discusses four Lukan parables at length in the first book, making a great contribution as to cultural data that opens up the parables. His data is based on studies while teaching for many years in the mid-East, also on extensive travels, correspondence, and scholarly probing into the literature. Particularly insightful are his remarks on Luke 15 (the triad of parables) and Luke 11 (Friend at Midnight). The second book continues to be rich in peasant cultural background, with data not available to many who study the parables. But the second book treats ten further parables (7:36–50 and others in 9:51–19:48, Luke’s travel narrative). These are well-done but not treated in as much detail. Both books are excellent in making parables “come alive” and making readers think. In more recent years both volumes have been put into one book. Cf. Hultgren in the Matthew section.

Luke comes alive! by Blanchard, John, 

Patterns for power : parables of Luke by Briscoe, D. Stuart

Saint Luke by Caird, G. B.

Cyril Barber - One of the better works in this series. Contains numerous references to Jewish literature as well as pertinent comments on the text. Is of value to the preacher. Needs to be read with discernment

Luke by Evans, Craig A., The New International Commentary on the New Testament

James Rosscup - A lucid study, often of help on problem texts but cursory at times. Evans gives authorship by Luke “provisional acceptance” and feels that this issue is not vital to how this gospel is interpreted (3). After a brief introduction (1–16), general summaries of each section are followed by added notes on a few key details, with bypassing of many, such as Anna’s 84 years in 2:36–38, and problems of interpretation in 11:5–7. While Evans shows high expertise even when terse, one will find other works explaining far more to make their time fruitful.

The Bible Knowledge Background Commentary : Matthew-Luke by Evans, Craig A -  This resource will give you interesting insights and is worth checking on individual passages

NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible. bringing to life the ancient world of scripture Keener, Craig and Walton, John. Editors (2017)

The Gospel according to Luke (I-IX) The Gospel according to Luke : introduction, translation, and notes (X-XXIV) by Fitzmyer, Joseph A

James Rosscup - An internationally known Catholic scholar presents an excellent appraisal of “The Current State of Lukan Studies” (3–34) and has “A Sketch of Lukan Theology” (143–270). In explaining the gospel text, Fitzmyer has often helpful sources on various points. This will rank as one of the best-regarded commentaries at this time from the standpoint of awareness of critical literature and comments reflecting current learning. He gives his own translation and a fairly lucid, detailed exposition that is abreast of language, background, and views. It is a mixed bag with Fitzmyer, though. He often takes views that evangelicals appreciate, such as Jesus’ resurrection body being able to eat food. At other times he stumbles where there are possible solutions, as when he feels that there is no way to harmonize the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection. Indices to both volumes help find material.

The Gospel of Luke by Green, Joel B. New International Commentary on the New Testament 143 ratings

James Rosscup - Replaces the work of Geldenhuys (1951). Scholars will appreciate the author’s emphasis on literary and narrative criticism. Pastors, however, will have little to gain from this work.

Tim Challies - Most commentators on the commentaries commend this volume, D.A. Carson among them, though he offers caveats. He says it is “full of thoughtful interaction with contemporary scholarship, but I do not think it is either as rigorous or as accurate as the work of Luke.” He suggests that its unique strength is narrative historiography and discourse analysis. If you, like me, don’t know what that means, then perhaps choose one of the other volumes

James Rosscup - This work with pp. i-xcii plus 928 replaced Norval Geldenhuys’ effort of 1951. Green puts more focus on literary criticism, narrative criticism, and social-scientific analysis than on earlier issues about historical critical matters, redaction and source criticism, etc. One sees topics such as family allegiances, friendship, purity, and status. He seeks to show OT background for this gospel, and not Mark, or Matthew, or oral tradition. Green sets up a misleading opinion that Luke and those using his work were “not so much concerned with the issue, Did it happen? as with the queries What happened? and what does it all mean? (36). It surely is both. However, he does appear to believe that the details are fact in Luke’s perspective, but thinks Luke is more burdened with how to understand things (20). One can say that Luke saw the two in a necessary balance and need not have any thought of ranking them.

Commentary on the Gospel of Luke : the English text with introduction, exposition and notes by Geldenhuys, Norval, 

James Rosscup - Amillennial in its interpretation of the kingdom program, this work is solid and explains many verses rather well but is not the best.

Half-hours with William Hendriksen : stirring devotional surveys of Romans, Philippians, Luke and Revelation, with other gems by Hendriksen, William, 

Luke : a self-study guide by Jensen, Irving

The Communicator's Commentary - Luke (Also known as The Preacher's Commentary Series - Volume 26: Luke) Larson, Bruce - 356 pages (1983) See user reviews. 

The Parables of Jesus by Kistemaker, Simon J.,

James Rosscup - A past national president of Evangelical Theological Society deals with all of Jesus’ parables and shows a lucid style, warmth, and broad acquaintance with scholarly writings on his material which is obvious in footnotes. He uses the NIV text. The contribution is very good on background, the main thrust of parables, key expository details, and the practical contribution for life. This is one of the best fairily recent evangelical works on the parables in general (cf. Bailey, Ellisen, Hultgren, Longenecker, etc, under Matthew and Luke).

Book of Luke : Jesus, the son of man by Lucado, Max

Luke : the Savior of the world - John Macarthur - Not his full commentary. 

Twelve Ordinary Men - (the 12 apostles) - John Macarthur (How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Service and What He Wants to Do with You).

A tale of two sons : the inside story of a father, his sons, and a shocking murder - John Macarthur

Luke and the last things : a perspective for the understanding of Lukan thought by Mattill, A. J

Cyril Barber - An exacting, technical presentation of Lukan theology. Rich and full.

According to Luke : a new exposition of the Third Gospel by David Gooding   9 ratings

What are they saying about Luke? by Powell, Mark Allan, 6 ratings

James Rosscup - A well-researched, contemporary assessment of the teaching of Luke's gospel. Summarizes the contribution of modern scholars, and examines the dominant theories regarding the composition of the gospel. Intertwines political and social aspects of Luke's "former work" to describe the community about which the physician wrote.

A walk with Jesus : enjoying the company of Christ - Gospel of Luke by Sproul, R. C 3 ratings

The declaration of something mysterious : Jesus' courage and communication of the truth : a study of Luke 10:38-16:18 by Swindoll, Charles

The consummation of something miraculous : Jesus' trials and triumph of redemption : a study of Luke 16:19-24:53 : Bible study guide by Swindoll, Charles

Luke & John : life that lasts forever - Quick Notes - Mark Strauss

Luke by Tannehill, Robert C 13 ratings

Windows on the parables by Wiersbe, Warren

Interpreting the parables by Blomberg, Craig

Luke Commentary - Robert Tannehill (385 pages) 14 ratings

STUDY BIBLES - ONE VOLUME COMMENTARIES OF ENTIRE BIBLE, BIBLE DICTIONARIES, GENERAL REFERENCE WORKS

The Experiencing God Study Bible : the Bible for knowing and doing the will of God - Blackaby, Henry (1996) 1968 pages - CHECK THIS ONE! Each chapter begins with several questions under the title "PREPARE TO MEET GOD." Then you will interesting symbols before many of the passages. The chapter ends with a "DID YOU NOTICE?" question. This might make a "dry chapter" jump off the page! Read some of the 48 ratings

The David Jeremiah study bible - (2013) 2208 pages. 2,272 ratings Logos.com - "Drawing on more than 40 years of study, Dr. David Jeremiah has compiled a legacy resource that will make an eternal impact on generations to come. 8,000 study notes. Hundreds of enriching word studies"50+ Essentials of the Christian Faith" articles."

Compact Bible commentary by Radmacher, Earl D; Allen, Ronald Barclay; House, H Wayne, et al - 954 pages.  424 ratings Multiple contributors to the comments which are often verse by verse. The comments are brief but meaty and can really help your study through a given book. A sleeper in my opinion. 

The Ryrie Study Bible - Charles Ryrie (1978) 2142 pages. Conservative.  216 ratings

The Word in life Study Bible - Very interesting format. Not your routine study Bible. Worth checking the very informative notes. (e.g., here is a picture of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances.)

Evangelical Commentary on the Bible - editor Walter Elwell (1989) 1239 pages. User reviews. 

New Bible Commentary - (1994) See user reviews 

NIV archaeological study Bible (2005) 2360 pages 950 ratings (See also Archaeology and the Bible - OT and NT)

MORE COMMENTARIES
AND SERMONS

HENRY ALFORD- Commentary

Charles Haddon Spurgeon writes that this text "is an invaluable aid to the critical study of the text of the New Testament. You will find in it the ripened results of a matured scholarship, the harvesting of a judgment, generally highly impartial, always worthy of respect, which has gleaned from the most important fields of Biblical research, both modern and ancient, at home and abroad. You will not look here for any spirituality of thought or tenderness of feeling; you will find the learned Dean does not forget to do full justice to his own views, and is quite able to express himself vigorously against his opponents; but for what it professes to be, it is an exceedingly able and successful work. The later issues are by far the most desirable, as the author has considerably revised the work in the fourth edition. What I have said of his Greek Testament applies equally to Alford’s New Testament for English Readers,* which is also a standard work." (Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to my Students, Vol. 4: Commenting and Commentaries; Lectures Addressed to the students of the Pastors' College, Metropolitan Tabernacle)

MIKE ANDRUS - sermons 

CLINTON ARNOLD  - Borrow the Zondervan Illustrated Bible Background Commentary 

WILLIAM BARCLAY- Commentary

ALBERT BARNES- Commentary

BRIAN BELL - Sermons - often has very helpful insights

CHRIS BENFIELD

JOHANN A BENGEL - Commentary

BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATOR

BRIAN BILL 

DARRELL L BOCK - IVP Commentary - IVP NT Commentary Series 428 pages  16 ratings

Rosscup comments: Evangelical comments run quickly to their points, yet the generality causes skipping some key details (cf. on Anna, Lk 2:36-38) or seem to argue around a more likely view with unconvincing reasoning (Lk 3:16). In other cases, Bock seems to select the most probable view, an instance being in seeing the sermon (Luke 6) as a condensed version of the same sermon in Mt 5–7. One can also find the second and third soils of Luke 8 taken to represent people not actually saved (148–49). One can wonder in Lk 14:34–35 how inability to be worthy disciples is in harmony with salvation as a gift, for the work passes by this. Bock in most verses touches clearly on key issues and… lacks space to deal with every important matter… For a work with much application, cf. Darrell Bock, Luke (NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996). (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

Cyril Barber - A well-researched, well-outlined, and well-written commentary that is easy to read. Uses the text of the NIV. Adequately explains the theological themes relating to the life and mission of Christ. Recommended.

JIM BOMKAMP - Sermons

HORATIUS BONAR

GENE BROOKS - Sermons

A B BRUCE - Expositor's Greek Testament

HENRY BURTON - Expositor's Bible Commentary

D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.

  • Luke 23 - Has all of the following in easier to read format

SEPTIMUS BUSS (1906) - 137 page book

THE TRIAL OF JESUS ARRANGED CONSECUTIVELY FROM THE FOUR GOSPELS - Septimus Buss

INTRODUCTION (note that part of introduction was not copied and thus is missing)
CHAPTER
          I.      REASONS FOR OPPOSITION TO JESUS
     II.      ORDER FOR ARREST AT THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES (The Oral Law)
          III.    ATTEMPTS ON THE LIFE OF JESUS
          IV.    THE FOUR MEETINGS OF SANHEDRISTS

APPREHENSION

          V.     THE FIRST MEETING OF THE SANHEDRIN
          VI.    THE SECOND MEETING ON WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER (Judas offers to betray)
          VII.   THE ARREST IN GETHSEMANE
          VIII.   ATTEMPTS AT RESCUE

THE JEWISH TRIAL

          IX.   THE EXAMINATION BEFORE ANNAS
          X.   THE MISHNA
          XI.   EXTRACTS FROM THE MISHNA
          XII.  BEFORE CAIAPHAS AND THE SANHEDRIN
          XIII.  IMPORTANCE OF WITNESSES
          XIV.  MANY FALSE WITNESSES
          XV.  SECOND STAGE BEFORE CAIAPHAS—TWO WITNESSES
          XVI. YE ARE ALL WITNESSES (The Tetragrammaton)
          XVII. MEETING AT DAYBREAK

THE ROMAN TRIAL

          XVIII. THE SUPREMACY OF ROME
          XIX.   ACCUSATIO, OR NOMINIS RECEPTIO
          XX.    INTERROGATIO
          XXI.   EXCUSATIO, OR APOLOGIA
          XXII.  SENTENCE OF ACQUITTAL, OR ABSOLUTIO
          XXIII. REMISSION TO HEROD
          XXIV. AFTER PROCEEDINGS
          XXV.  SUMMARY

JOHN CALVIN

CAMBRIDGE BIBLE COMMENTARY

CAMBRIDGE GREEK TESTAMENT - FARRAR, F W

D Edmond Hiebert - Greek text. The work of a famous British scholar of the past century. In spite of its age, the phrase-by-phrase treatment is worth consulting.

ALAN CARR SERMON NOTES

RICH CATHERS

SECOND STUDY

CENTURY BIBLE COMMENTARY

ADAM CLARKE - Commentary

STEVEN COLE - Sermons

THOMAS CONSTABLE - Expository Notes

HENRY COWLES

W A CRISWELL - Sermons

RON DANIEL

BOB DEFFINBAUGH - Sermons

DEVOTIONAL AND  PRACTICAL COMMENTARY -  1840

DICTIONARY OF JESUS AND THE GOSPELS 

JOHN DUMMELOW - COMMENTARY

DAN DUNCAN - Sermons

J LIGON DUNCAN - Sermons

ALFRED EDERSHEIM from The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah

WILLIAM D EDWARDS, MD - PATHOLOGIST AT MAYO CLINIC

EASY ENGLISH - Commentary

CHARLES ELLICOTT

CHARLES R ERDMAN - Commentary

Rosscup comments: Concise treatments are given to each of the NT books. The main value of the set lies in its clear synthesis which helps the student grasp the flow of thought as he moves through a book. Erdman possessed a lucid writing style. He was amillennial. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

D Edmond Hiebert - A devotional and practical exposition, in paragraph form, by a conservative Presbyterian scholar.

ESV STUDY BIBLE -  - Excellent resource but not always literal in eschatology and the nation of Israel 

EXPLORE THE BIBLE

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE Commentary - Henry Burton (not the more modern title which is below)

D Edmond Hiebert - A practical, warm-hearted exposition by a conservative scholar. Although written during the nineteenth century, it is rich in its interpretative contents, as, for example, on chapter 15.

EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Well done. Evangelical. These can be borrowed

EXPOSITOR'S DICTIONARY OF TEXTS

JAMES FOOTE - Commentary

Spurgeon comments: "We frequently consult this work and never without finding in it things new and old. To preachers who will not steal the lectures, but use them suggestively, they will be extremely serviceable." (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)

DON FORTNER'S SERMONS

A C GAEBELEIN Annotated Bible

JOHN GILL - Commentary

FREDERIC GODET - Commentary

Spurgeon has these comment on Godet: Dr. Meyer says: “To an immense erudition, to a living piety, Godet unites a profound feeling of reality; there is here a vivifying breath, an ardent love for the Saviour, which helps the disciple to comprehend the work, the acts, the words of his Divine Master.” (Spurgeon - Commenting on Commentaries)

Cyril Barber - An exhaustive, technical commentary that ably defends the cardinal doctrines of the Christian faith while expounding the text. Deserves a place on the shelf of every pastor. 

D Edmond Hiebert - An exhaustive, technical commentary by a conservative French theologian of the past century. Godet's theological and critical conservatism is clearly revealed in this work on Luke. Of abiding value in spite of its age.

Rosscup comments: Though old, this work is almost exhaustive in dealing with interpretive problems and shows a wide acquaintance with commentators of all ages up to his day. He is regarded by Greek authorities as weak on textual criticism but strong on exegesis. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

BRUCE GOETTSCHE - SERMONS ON LUKE

GOSPEL COALITION - Sermons

GOTQUESTIONS

L M GRANT - Commentary

DAVE GUZIK - Commentary

ROBERT HAWKER - Poor Man's Commentary

WILLIAM HENDRIKSEN - 

Cyril Barber - Fills a long-felt need for a comprehensive, scholarly exposition of this neglected gospel. Structures Luke's thematic presentation around Christ's words "the work which Thou gavest Me to do:' Treats Christ's ministry in terms of its inauguration, continuation, and consummation.

MATTHEW HENRY - Commentary

DANIEL HILL - 348 pages - more modern commentary

F B HOLE - Commentary

HOLMAN PUBLISHING - well done, conservative study Bible notes

DAVID HOLWICK

HOMILETICS

HYMNS AND SONGS - Related to Luke 23

HARRY IRONSIDE - Commentary

JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN - Commentary

LOWELL JOHNSON - Sermons

These sermons that make a great starting point for preaching or teaching Luke and are all on one page. It is not cleaned up yet (lots of spaces, poor right margins, etc) but all the material is there. Click here and scroll down. 

  1.  Jesus before Pilate                                                      Luke 23:1 – 7                  
  2. Christ Before Herod                                                      Luke 23:8 – 12                   
  3. Christ Before Pilate Again                                            Luke 23:13 – 25               
  4. Bearing His Cross                                                        Luke 23:26                       
  5. A Sermon on the Way to the Cross                              Luke 23:27-31                    
  6. The Malefactors                                                           Luke 23:32, 39 – 43             
  7. There They Crucified Him                                            Luke 23:33                        
  8. Jesus' Dying Plea                                                        Luke 23:34                   
  9. Playing Games at the Foot of the Cross                     Luke 23:34b – 37                 
  10. The King of the Jews                                                   Luke 23:38                           
  11. Holy Spirit Conviction                                                  Luke 23:39 – 42                  
  12. Paradise                                                                      Luke 23:43                           
  13. Midnight at Noonday                                                    Luke 23:44 – 45                   
  14. The Rent Veil                                                               Luke 23:45                          
  15. Father, Into Thy Hands                                                Luke 23:46                           
  16. The Man Who Preached Christ's Funeral                   Luke 23:47 – 49               
  17. And He Was Buried                                                     Luke 23:50 – 56              
  18. Good News! Christ Jesus Is Alive!                              Luke 23:55 – 24:17  

WILLIAM KELLY - Commentary

Cyril Barber - An excellent handling of Luke's theme, replete with the author's own translation and an exposition that is at once refreshing and satisfying.

KJV BIBLE COMMENTARY - Edward Hindson and Woodrow M Kroll

Well done conservative commentary that interprets Scripture from a literal perspective.  User reviews - 372 ratings - I have found the comments are very good but not generally in great depth. It is worth check as you may glean additional insights on a passage. It is not strictly speaking verse by verse but does cover many verses. 

  • KJV Bible Commentary. - note if you want to use copy and paste function, select the one page view. Two page view does not allow copy/paste.

KJV STUDY BIBLE

PAUL E. KRETZMANN - Lutheran Perspective

LANGE'S COMMENTARY - J J VAN OOSTERZEE - Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures 

Spurgeon writes "Oosterzee in Lange is excellent."

D Edmond Hiebert - In keeping with the series to which it belongs, the massive material is presented in three parts: exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, and homiletical and practical. Conservative in viewpoint. Valuable for those willing to dig into its vast stores of material, much of which is definitely dated.

LIFE APPLICATION BIBLE - Notes on Luke (158 pages) includes nice black and white maps

JOHN LIGHTFOOT - Commentary

JOHN MACARTHUR- verse by verse - probably the best expositor in the last 100 years but very literal and conservative

WILLIAM MACDONALD - commentary on whole Bible. Often has pithy, practical and devotional comments.

John MacArthur - "Concise yet comprehensive - the most complete single-volume commentary I have seen."

Warren Wiersbe - "For the student who is serious about seeing Christ in the Word." 

ALEXANDER MACLAREN - sermons with a devotional bent

BRYN MACPHAIL

J VERNON MCGEE - Thru the Bible comments - often has pithy comments

F B MEYER - Devotional

HEINRICH MEYER - Commentary - lots of Greek

J MIKE MINNIX

DWIGHT L MOODY

G. CAMPBELL MORGAN - Sermons

HENRY MORRIS - Defender's Study Bible Notes - well-known creationist. Conservative. Millennial. 

LEON MORRIS - Tyndale New Testament Commentary - borrow this resource

Matheson (Ligonier) - Christians should pick up and read anything they find by the late Leon Morris. For those who may not have the time to dig into a 2,100-page commentary and are looking for a great introductory-level commentary on Luke, Morris is the place to begin.

Cyril Barber - A clear, forthright presentation of the facts surrounding the authorship and date of this gospel, followed by almost 300 pages of exposition. A handy and helpful volume.

James Rosscup - Morris has written a good conservative commentary of some detail. It is lucid and not technical in nature.

Tim Challies - The inherent and deliberate limits of the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries means that this volume is relatively short (370 pages) and written at a popular level. This is the entry-level commentary for those who would like just one volume on Luke. Morris has written commentaries on many books of the Bible and they are uniformly sound even if they are rarely considered the top of the class.

ROBERT NEIGHBOUR - Living Water Commentary

NET BIBLE NOTES  - somewhat technical but you can find some practical "nuggets" from time to time

JAMES NISBET'S - Church Pulpit Commentary

NIV STUDY BIBLE - notes are brief but helpful. This must be borrowed.

  • Zondervan NIV Study Bible - (2011) 2570 pages - use the new edition if available.
  • The NIV Study Bible by Barker, Kenneth L; Burdick, Donald W (1995) 2250 pages. Note this is the first edition. This resource has been fully revised in 2020. 

NKJV STUDY BIBLE - online no restriction for use - notes are brief but conservative and well-done

  • Luke - for easiest copy/paste select theater view.

OUR DAILY BREAD

R LARRY OVERSTREET

JOSEPH PARKER

PASTOR LIFE

PETER PETT - Commentary

ALFRED PLUMMER - International Critical Commentary - Detailed Comments Verse by Verse

Rosscup comments: This used to be often considered the best older commentary on the Greek. (Rosscup, J. Commentaries for Biblical Expositors)

D. D. Salmond - It is distinguished throughout by learning, sobriety of judgment, and sound exegesis. It is a weighty contribution to the interpretation of the third Gospel, and will take an honorable place in the series of which it forms a part. 

J. H. Thayer - It is a valuable and welcome addition to our somewhat scanty stock of first-class commentaries on the third Gospel. By its scholarly thoroughness it well sustains the reputation which the International Series has already won. 

Cyril Barber - A most exhaustive and helpful treatment of the Greek text.

E H PLUMPTRE, D.D. - New Testament Commentary for English Readers Edited by Charles J Ellicott, D.D.

MATTHEW POOLE - Commentary

PREACHER'S HOMILETICAL - Commentary - Includes Germ Notes, Illustrations, Homilies

PREACHER'S OUTLINE AND SERMON BIBLE (POSB) - This resource can be very helpful. Must be borrowed and no copy/paste. 

RAY PRITCHARD

PULPIT COMMENTARY 

REFORMATION STUDY BIBLE - study notes

RON RITCHIE - Sermons

A. T. ROBERTSON - Word Pictures in the NT

DON ROBINSON  Sermons

J C RYLE - Commentary

ROB SALVATO - Sermons

JOHNNY SANDERS - verse by verse notes but notes are very brief

SERMONAUDIO - PDF's of sermons - Be aware there might be some variation in quality so be a Berean! 

SERMON BIBLE COMMENTARY

CHARLES SIMEON - Sermons

CHUCK SMITH - Sermon Notes

JAMES SMITH - HANDFULS OF PURPOSE

C. H. SPURGEON - Sermons, et al

JAMES STALKER - different book for the following resource

JAMES STALKER - 356 page book (1894)

THE TRIAL AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST: A DEVOTIONAL HISTORY OF OUR LORD'S PASSION

CONTENTS - Click chapter number to go directly to that chapter

1.   THE ARREST

  Matt. 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; Luke 22:47–53; John 18:1–11.

2.   THE ECCLESIASTICAL TRIAL

  Matt. 26:57–68; Mark 14:51–65; Luke 22:54–71; John 18:12–14, 19–24.

3.   THE GREAT DENIAL

  Matt. 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–7.

4.  THE CIVIL TRIAL

  Matt. 27:11; Mark 15:2; Luke 23:2–4; John 18:28–38.

5.    JESUS AND HEROD

  Luke 23:5–12.

6.   BACK TO PILATE

  Matt. 27:15–23; Mark 15:6–14; Luke 23:13–25; John 18:39, 40.

7.    THE CROWN OF THORNS

  Matt. 27:26–30; Mark 15:15–20; Luke 23:25; John 19:1–5.

8.    THE SHIPWRECK OF PILATE

  Matt. 27:24, 25; Mark 15:15; Luke 23:25; John 19:5–16.

9.    JUDAS ISCARIOT

  Matt. 27:3–10; Acts 1:18, 19.

10.    VIA DOLOROSA

  Matt. 27:31–3; Mark 15:20, 21; Luke 23:26; John 19:16, 17.

11.    THE DAUGHTERS OF JERUSALEM

   Luke 23:27–31.

12.   CALVARY

  Matt. 27:33–8; Mark 15:27, 28; Luke 23:32, 33; John 19:18–22.

13.   THE GROUPS ROUND THE CROSS

  Matt. 27:39–44, 55, 56; Mark 15:29–32; Luke 23:35–7, 49; John 19:23–5.

14.   THE FIRST WORD FROM THE CROSS

   Luke 23:34.

15.   THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS

   Luke 23:39–43.

16.   THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS

   John 19:25–27.

17.    THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS

   Matt. 27:46–9; Mark 15:34–6.

18.   THE FIFTH WORD FROM THE CROSS

   John 19:28.

19.   THE SIXTH WORD FROM THE CROSS

   John 19:30.

20.   THE SEVENTH WORD FROM THE CROSS

  Luke 23:46.

21.   THE SIGNS

  Matt. 27:50–4; Mark 15:38, 39; Luke 23:44, 45, 47.

22.   THE DEAD CHRIST

  John 19:31–7.

23.   THE BURIAL

  Matt. 27:57–61; Mark 15:42–7; Luke 23:50–6; John 19:38–42.

JOHN STEVENSON - Sermons

THIRD MILLENNIUM STUDY NOTES​​​​

GEOFF THOMAS

DAVID THOMPSON - sermons - average about 6 pages, verse by verse exposition. Literal. Conservative. (Audios are available but only pdf's are listed)

TODAY IN THE WORD - devotionals

JOHN TRAPP - Commentary

BOB UTLEY

MARVIN VINCENT - Greek Word Studies

WARREN WIERSBE - Always worth checking for preaching/teaching points.

Rosscup - One of America’s most appreciated staunchly evangelical Bible conference teachers gives diligent, refreshing expositions. These are all of his 23 separate, earlier books in the “Be” series on the New Testament. He strikes a particular appeal with lay people as he crystallizes sections, deals with some of the verses, handles certain problems and backgrounds and applies principles. He is premillennial.

Cyril Barber - Together these volumes treat the gospel of Luke. Wiersbe, who is a pastor's pastor, outlines and expounds the text with exemplary skill. These books are ideal for individual or group Bible study.

Cyril Barber - This is a book (referring to Wiersbe's Expository Outlines) of exceptional merit. Pastors, missionaries, and Christian workers will profit from its use. Wiersbe introduces each book of the NT, provides an outline, and then furnishes his readers with a chapter-by-chapter discussion of the contents. The homiletic style is a “plus.” Recommended.

WYCLIFFE BIBLE COMMENTARY - Merrill C Tenney authored the Gospel of Luke. Scripture in left column, comments in right column

James Rosscup - Tenney is limited in his space, but usually makes good use of it to explain verses so as to provide help. He is conservative and premillennial. Sometimes he is quite clear, other times one can only guess what he means when he is vague, as when he says that “the kingdom of God is nigh at hand” (Lk 21:29) are words complementary to Lk 17:21, “The kingdom of God is within you” (p. 1063). Overall he offers a fairly good commentary for those wanting a brief study with considerable competence behind it.

SERMONS BY VERSE - Luke 23- Older expositions

Bourdaloue -- the Passion of Christ Various Luke 23:1
the Rulers Take Counsel Together' Alexander Maclaren Luke 23:1
The Divine Kingdom W. Clarkson Luke 23:1-3
Pontius Pilate R. P. Pratten, B. A. Luke 23:1-7
Pontius Pilate Emil Quandt. Luke 23:1-7
The Character of Pilate E. E. Hall, D. D. Luke 23:1-7
The Conduct of Christ Contrasted with the Conduct of Other Public Characters W. Barrow. Luke 23:1-7
Jesus Vindicated by His Enemies R.M. Edgar Luke 23:1-25
The Majesty of Meekness, Etc W. Clarkson Luke 23:4-12
Divine Reserve J. Parker, D. D. Luke 23:8-12
Herod Antipas: Religious Curiosity Bishop Win. Alexander. Luke 23:8-12
Imitating the Silence of Christ W. Baxendale. Luke 23:8-12
Our Lord Before Herod C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:8-12
Remarkable Reticence H. O. Mackay. Luke 23:8-12
The Silence of Jesus W. M. Taylor, D. D. Luke 23:8-12
A Soul's Tragedy Alexander Maclaren Luke 23:9
Jesus and Pilate Alexander Maclaren Luke 23:13
Guilty Compromise W. Clarkson Luke 23:16
Barabbas or Christ W. Hahnelt. Luke 23:18
Barabbas or Jesus E. B. Pusey, D. D. Luke 23:18
Renouncing Christ M. Luther. Luke 23:18
The Character of Pilate W. Clarkson Luke 23:24
Jesus Delivered to Their Will J. B. Brown, B. A. Luke 23:25
The Act of a Moment and its Results W. Park, M. A. Luke 23:25
The Illegal Trial and Condemnation of Our Lord J. Flavel. Luke 23:25
Bearing Christ's Cross H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 23:26
Compulsion and Invitation; the Human and the Divine Methods W. Clarkson Luke 23:26
The Cross-Bearer J. T. Woodhouse. Luke 23:26
Sympathy and Solicitude W. Clarkson Luke 23:27-31
The Daughters of Jerusalem The Weekly Pulpit Luke 23:27-31
The Grace of Tears W. Whyte. Luke 23:27-31
The Green Tree and the Dry H. G. Guinness. Luke 23:27-31
The Miseries of Lost Souls Exceed Those of Christ C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:27-31
Weep for Yourselves J. R. Andrews. Luke 23:27-31
Weep not for Me S. Martin. Luke 23:27-31
Wherefore Should I Weep C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:27-31
A Look At the Three Crosses Dr. Talmage. Luke 23:33
Christ Lifted Up C. S. Robinson, D. D. Luke 23:33
Emphasis A. Mursell. Luke 23:33
The Cross D. C. Hughes, M. A. Luke 23:33
The Cross a Revelation of Human Sinfulness Walter Baxendale. Luke 23:33
The Crucifixion Theological Sketch-book Luke 23:33
The Crucifixion D. C. Hughes, M. A. Luke 23:33
The Crucifixion of Christ J. Parsons. Luke 23:33
The Death of Jesus, and its Effects A. Tholuck. Luke 23:33
The Passion of Our Lord Bishop Samuel Wilberforce. Luke 23:33
Who Crucified Jesus Bishop Hacket. Luke 23:33
Words from the Cross Alexander Maclaren Luke 23:33
A Prayer for Ignorant Sinners J. Flavel. Luke 23:34
Christ's Forgiveness A. Watson, D. D. Luke 23:34
Christ's Intercession on the Cross Theological Sketch-book Luke 23:34
Christ's Pardoning Mercy Senor Castelar. Luke 23:34
Christ's Plea for Ignorant Sinners Charles Haddon Spurgeon Luke 23:34
Christ's Prayer for His Murderers T. Manton, D. D. Luke 23:34
Christ's Prayer for Ignorant Sinners T. Kidd. Luke 23:34
Father, Forgive Them C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:34
Ignorance and Forgiveness Bishop Cheney. Luke 23:34
Magnanimity an Attainment W. Clarkson Luke 23:34
On Gambling Dr. Talmage. Luke 23:34
Prayer for a Murderer   Luke 23:34
Prayer for Murderers   Luke 23:34
Sin Greater than it Seems W. Clarkson Luke 23:34
The First Cry from the Cross C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:34
The First Word J. H. Beibitz Luke 23:34
The First Word of the Dying Jesus A Stucker. Luke 23:34
The Prayer of Christ for His Murderers N. Emmons, D. D. Luke 23:34
The Unknown Depths of Sin P. Cooke. Luke 23:34
What is Gambling Dr. Talmadge. Luke 23:34
A Sad Spectacle and the Supreme Vision W. Clarkson Luke 23:35
W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
Happiness in Saving Others   Luke 23:35-37
Himself He Cannot Save W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
If Christ Had Saved Himself, Man Would have Been Left Unsaved W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
Refusing to Save Himself   Luke 23:35-37
Saving Others by Sacrifice of Self J. S. Balmer. Luke 23:35-37
Self-Sacrificing Love Sunday School Times Luke 23:35-37
Self-Saving and Self-Sacrifice
God in Sovereignty Often Selects as His Instruments Those Who have no Desire to be Subordinate to His Will W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
Happiness in Saving Others   Luke 23:35-37
Himself He Cannot Save W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
If Christ Had Saved Himself, Man Would have Been Left Unsaved W. Arnot. Luke 23:35-37
Refusing to Save Himself   Luke 23:35-37
Saving Others by Sacrifice of Self J. S. Balmer. Luke 23:35-37
Self-Sacrificing Love Sunday School Times Luke 23:35-37
Self-Saving and Self-Sacrifice W. Clarkson Luke 23:35-37
The Superscription Affixed to the Cross of Christ J. Flavel. Luke 23:38
Lessons from the Three Crosses on Calvary H. G. Guinness, B. A. Luke 23:39-43
The Crucified Malefactors N. Emmons, D. D. Luke 23:39-43
The Dying Thief's Testimony to Our Lord D. Brown, D. D. Luke 23:39-43
The Fear of God Gives Harmony to Life Canon Knox Little. Luke 23:39-43
The Impenitent Malefactor G. E. Jones. Luke 23:39-43
The Impenitent Thief The Lay Preacher Luke 23:39-43
The Restraining Principle Canon Knox Little. Luke 23:39-43
The Two Malefactors Essex Remembrancer Luke 23:39-43
The Two Robbers Dr. Grandpierre. Luke 23:39-43
True Penitence W. Clarkson Luke 23:39-43
A Sinner's Repentance Newman Hall, LL. B. Luke 23:42
A Wonderful Prayer S. Minton, M. A. Luke 23:42
A Wonderful Request H. Melvill B. D. Luke 23:42
Christ as Saviour H. Batchelor. Luke 23:42
Christ Preaching on the Cross H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 23:42
Christ's Greatest Trophy Bishop Ryle. Luke 23:42
Christ's Word to the Penitent Thief J. Flavel. Luke 23:42
Conversion of the Dying Thief Expository Outlines Luke 23:42
Folly of Trusting to a Death-Bed Repentance Maclaren. Luke 23:42
Great Faith Manifested F. McGlynn, M. A. Luke 23:42
Lord, Remember Me!   Luke 23:42
Marks of an Accepted Faith W. T. Hamilton, D. D. Luke 23:42
No Encouragement to Defer Repentance H. Melvill, B. D. Luke 23:42
Scriptural Mention of Paradise Archbishop Trench. Luke 23:42
The Believing Thief Charles Haddon Spurgeon Luke 23:42
The Dying Robber Saved J. L. Campbell. Luke 23:42
The Dying Thief A. Mursell. Luke 23:42
The Dying Thief J. S. Bright. Luke 23:42
The Dying Thief A. Maclaren, D. D. Luke 23:42
The Extraordinary Penitence of the Thief on the Cross no Argument for Delaying Repentance T. Boston, D. D. Luke 23:42
The Great Moral Miracle of the Cross H. P. Bowen. Luke 23:42
The Mercy of Christ to the Penitent Thief Essex Remembrancer Luke 23:42
The Penitent Malefactor Theological Sketch-book Luke 23:42
The Penitent Malefactor J. Jackson. Luke 23:42
The Penitent Robber J. Parker, D. D. Luke 23:42
The Penitent Robber's Faith and Prayer Charles M. Jones. Luke 23:42
The Penitent Thief J. R. Thomson, M. A. Luke 23:42
The Penitent Thief J. Jortin, D. D. Luke 23:42
The Penitent Thief Charles Kingsley Luke 23:42
The Saved Malefactor Canon Fremantle. Luke 23:42
The Saviour's Grace Newman Hall, LL. B. Luke 23:42
The State of the Righteous After Death N. Emmons, D. D. Luke 23:42
The Saviour's Last Hours Friedrich Schleiermacher Luke 23:44
The Shelter of the Darkness W. Clarkson Luke 23:44
The Three Hours' Darkness C. H. Spurgeon Luke 23:44-45
The Veiled Cross A. Rowland, LL. B. Luke 23:44-45
The Rent Veil James Foote, M. A. Luke 23:45
The Rent Veil W. Clarkson Luke 23:45
The Rent Veil of the Temple R. Furguson, LL. D. Luke 23:45
How to Die and to Live W. Clarkson Luke 23:46
Soul-Resignation into the Hands of God W. Bridge, M. A. Luke 23:46
That Dying Believers are Both Warranted J. Flavel. Luke 23:46
The Hands of the Father George MacDonald Luke 23:46
The Last Words of Christ T. M. Herbert, M. A. Luke 23:46
The Seventh Word J. H. Beibitz Luke 23:46
The Soul Given to God W. Bridge, M. A. Luke 23:46
The Cross, the Source of Compunction W. H. Hutchings, M. A. Luke 23:47-49
The Consequences of Our Savior's Death R.M. Edgar Luke 23:47-56
Lessons At Calvary James Foote, M. A. Luke 23:48
Mourning At the Sight of the Crucified C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:48
Sacred Impressions W. Clarkson Luke 23:48
The Great Sight W. Landels. Luke 23:48
The Spectators of the Crucifixion Smiting Their Breasts J. Lathrop, D. D. Luke 23:48
Joseph of Arimathea M. Hutchison. Luke 23:50-56
Joseph of Arimathea H. G. Hird, B. A. Luke 23:50-56
Our Lord's Burial C. H. Spurgeon. Luke 23:50-56
Significance of Christ's Burial M. F. Sadler. Luke 23:50-56

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