The Gospel of John is one of the most popular and beloved books in the Bible, and this fact is reflected in the sheer number of available commentaries on the book. John is so theologically rich that I have found help and insight in a large number of commentaries. Choosing a top five, therefore, is more difficult with this book than it is with most of the others. In this article, we will introduce the five commentaries on John that are considered the best by evangelical scholars.
- D.A. Carson – The Gospel According to John (Pillar New Testament Commentary)
D.A. Carson is one of the most renowned theologians in the southern Baptist Seminary. His commentary on John is widely recognized for its excellent exegesis and insightful explanations. Carson's work is suitable for all audiences, including scholars, pastors, and laypersons. The commentary is known for its readability and is described as a conservative evangelical scholarship at its best.
- Edward W. Klink – John (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament)
Edward W. Klink is the pastor of Grace Community Church in Fresno, California. His commentary on John is well-received by readers for its structure and approach to the text. Klink's commentary should be consult as a supplement to Carson's work, as he also provides additional insights and insights into the text.
- Craig S. Keener – The Gospel of John (2003)
Craig S. Keener is a professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His two-volume commentary on John is comprehensive and exhaustively researched. Keener's work includes an extensive bibliography and is suitable for in-depth study of John.
- Leon Morris – The Gospel According to John (New International Commentary on the New Testament)
Leon Morris is a retired professor of New Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. His commentary on John was first published in 1971 and has been revised and updated several times. Morris' work is widely regarded as one of the best commentaries on John and is suitable for conservative evangelical scholarship.
- Herman Ridderbos – The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary: