1 Timothy Commentary Comparisons
Philip G. Ryken — 1 Timothy
Overall score: 9.0/10
A richly pastoral, Christ-centred exposition of 1 Timothy that serves preachers and church leaders exceptionally well.
Simon J. Kistemaker — Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus
Overall score: 8.4/10
A richly informed and pastorally sensitive volume that blends sound exegesis with practical guidance for ministry.
John MacArthur — 1 Timothy
Overall score: 7.8/10
A helpful an faithful commentary that draws the reader into the correct understanding of the text.
1 Timothy Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Philip G. Ryken — 1 Timothy | Simon J. Kistemaker — Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus | John MacArthur — 1 Timothy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 9/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 |