Philippians Commentary Comparisons
Alec Motyer — The Message of Philippians
Overall score: 8.8/10
A joyful, text driven exposition of Philippians that serves preachers, teachers and thoughtful lay readers very well.
William Hendrickson — Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians and Philemon
Overall score: 8.4/10
A warm, spiritually alert exposition that serves both study and devotion with steady insight.
John MacArthur — Philippians
Overall score: 8.0/10
A steady, well-crafted walk through Philippians that serves teachers who want dependable structure and thoughtful pastoral application.
Philippians Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Alec Motyer — The Message of Philippians | William Hendrickson — Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians and Philemon | John MacArthur — Philippians |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 9/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 |