The Expositor’s Greek Testament, Volume V (1 Peter–Revelation): Commentary

by William Robertson Nicoll

Publisher:

George H. Doran Company

, 1897

Overview

The 5-volume Expositor’s Greek Testament ranks among the most important commentaries on the Greek text of the New Testament from the 19th century, drawing from the scholarship of twenty contributors under the editorship of William Robertson Nicoll. In addition to the Greek text, this massive reference work contains textual, literary, and grammatical commentary on nearly every Greek word in the entire New Testament.The Expositor’s Greek Testament also includes lengthy introductions to each of the books in the New Testament, surveying the literary and interpretive history, along with an introduction to the historical context of each book and an extensive bibliography.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Christians pass through water (in both senses) to salvation; in each microcosm are the sins which must be washed away and the remnant which is to be saved.” (Page 69)

“To measure is here not a prelude to ruin but a guarantee of preservation and restoration (Zech. 2:1 f.” (Page 416)

“Our Advocate does not plead that we are innocent or adduce extenuating circumstances. He acknowledges our guilt and presents His vicarious work as the ground of our acquittal.” (Pages 173–174)

“This sentence, like ver. 7, suggests that earth’s history is the reflex and outcome of transactions in heaven” (Page 427)

“Lowly confidence rather than warm intimacy is this prophet’s ideal of the Christian life towards God” (Page 463)

Product Details

• Title: The Expositor’s Greek Testament, Volume V (1 Peter–Revelation): Commentary
• Author: William Robertson Nicoll
• Series: The Expositor’s Greek Testament Commentary
• Publisher: George H. Doran Company
• Print Publication Date: 1897
• Logos Release Date: 2010
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. N.T. 1 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 1 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Peter › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 3 John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Jude › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Revelation › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:EXGRKTST05COM
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:27:44Z

About William Robertson Nicoll

W. Robertson Nicoll (1851–1923) was a pastor, journalist, and editor. He studied at the University of Aberdeen until 1874, when he was ordained as a minister. He served as the editor of The Expositor and the British Weekly.

 

Nicoll wrote the complete Expositor’s Greek Testament commentary series and edited The Expositor’s Bible.