1 Corinthians Commentary Comparisons
David Prior — The Message of 1 Corinthians
Overall score: 8.5/10
A pastorally wise, gospel-centred, and practical guide to 1 Corinthians for preaching and church teaching.
Simon J. Kistemaker — 1 Corinthians
Overall score: 8.4/10
A clear and dependable exposition that guides pastors through Paul’s arguments with confidence.
John MacArthur — 1 Corinthians
Overall score: 7.8/10
A straightforward, sermon-ready walkthrough that offers steady help for teaching the letter’s major themes.
1 Corinthians Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | David Prior — The Message of 1 Corinthians | Simon J. Kistemaker — 1 Corinthians | John MacArthur — 1 Corinthians |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 9/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 |