2 Timothy Commentary Comparisons
John R.W. Stott — The Message of 2 Timothy
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 9.0/10
A wise, gospel-centred exposition of 2 Timothy suited for preachers and church leaders today.
Simon J. Kistemaker — Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus
Theological: Reformed
Overall score: 8.4/10
A richly informed and pastorally sensitive volume that blends sound exegesis with practical guidance for ministry.
John MacArthur — 2 Timothy
Theological: Baptist
Overall score: 8.0/10
A steady, text-driven walkthrough of 1 Timothy that offers reliable help for teaching and shepherding, even if it rarely breaks new ground.
2 Timothy Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | John R.W. Stott — The Message of 2 Timothy | Simon J. Kistemaker — Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus | John MacArthur — 2 Timothy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| 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 | 8.0/10 |