The Expositor’s Greek Testament, Volume I (Matthew–John): 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

“Evil furthers the work of God in the world. It is in conquering and abolishing evil He is manifested. The question for us is not where suffering has come from, but what we are to do with it.” (Page 783)

“It was the cross which was to become His throne and by which He was to draw men to Him as His subjects” (Page 811)

“He loved them through all the sufferings and to all the issues to which His love brought Him” (Page 814)

“‘Deep mourning was to last for seven days, of which the first three were those of ‘weeping” (Page 798)

“This statement is, however, prompted by His reference to His knowledge of the Father. He knows it is the Father’s will that He should lay down His life.” (Page 791)

Product Details

• Title: The Expositor’s Greek Testament, Volume I (Matthew–John): 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. John › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Luke › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Matthew › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. Mark › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:EXGRKTST01COM
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:14:23Z

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.