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New Testament Reference Commentaries

These selected New Testament commentary series are shelved in the Reference Collection. These commentaries may be checked out overnight. This is not an exhaustive list.

Abingdon New Testament Commentaries (ANTC)
This series is written for theological students but also accessible to general readers.
Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT)
This series provides the Greek text and a transliteration, combining exegesis and theological reflection, for serious students.
Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament (BHGNT)
This series provides a word for word translation of the Greek New Testament with the addition of detailed notes on each word including grammar, syntax, and other useful information.
New International Commentary on the New Testament (NIC)
This series focuses on exegesis of the text.
New International Greek Testament Commentary (NIGTC)
This series focuses on the Greek text and is designed for the serious student and scholar.
Paideia Commentaries on the New Testament (Paideia)
Cultural background information and theology are the focus of this series.
Sacra Pagina (SacPag)
This series provides a Catholic perspective on translation and exegesis of the text.
Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (ZECNT)
This series provides an exegetical treatment of the passage designed for the minister with an emphasis on application.

Bible Reference Commentaries

These selected Reference Collection commentary series include both Old Testament and New Testament commentaries. These commentaries may be checked out overnight. This is not an exhaustive list.

College Press NIV Commentary (CPNIVC)
Each volume is written by scholars from within the Stone-Campbell tradition including several past and present LCU professors and alumni.
Hermeneia (Hermeneia)
Hermeneia is a "critical and historical" series well known for high quality scholarship.
Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Preachers and Teachers (Interpretation)
With the stated audience being preachers and teachers, this series strives to help interpret the text and give application to modern life.
New American Commentary (NAC)
This expository commentary series focuses on the "theological meaning of the Bible as a whole."
NIV Application Commentary (NIVAC)
This commentary series focuses on unpacking the original text and applying the text to modern readers. This series is indispensable for preachers and teachers.
Word Biblical Commentary (WBC)
Emphasizing the original languages and textual criticism, each volume in this series provides an original translation of the text.
International Critical Commentary
This acclaimed series has been in existence for over 100 years. Scholars are asked to contribute commentaries based on their scholarly record not specific theological viewpoints.
New Cambridge Bible Commentary
Edited by Ben Witherington III and Bill T. Arnold, both of Asbury Theological University, this series continues the scholarly tradition of the Cambridge Bible Commentaries with new commentaries by contemporary Biblical scholars.