2 Corinthians Commentary Comparisons
Paul W. Barnett — The Second Epistle To The Corinthians
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 9.0/10
A profound and pastorally wise exposition of one of Paul’s most challenging letters.
Philip Edgcumbe Hughes — The Second Epistle to the Corinthians
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.7/10
A thoughtful and pastorally weighty evangelical exposition of 2 Corinthians that continues to serve the church well.
Simon J. Kistemaker — 2 Corinthians
Theological: Reformed
Overall score: 8.4/10
A thoughtful, well-shaped exposition that opens up Paul’s pastoral heart with clarity and balance.
2 Corinthians Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Paul W. Barnett — The Second Epistle To The Corinthians | Philip Edgcumbe Hughes — The Second Epistle to the Corinthians | Simon J. Kistemaker — 2 Corinthians |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |