3 John Commentary Comparisons
David Jackman — The Message of John’s Letters
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.9/10
A clear, heart-searching guide that weds careful exegesis to searching application for those teaching John’s letters.
I. Howard Marshall — The Epistles Of John
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.7/10
A clear, faithful, and pastorally sensitive exposition of the Johannine Epistles.
Simon J. Kistemaker — James, Epistles of John, Peter, and Jude
Theological: Reformed
Overall score: 8.4/10
A well-rounded and thoughtful volume that handles each letter with balance, clarity, and a steady pastoral instinct.
3 John Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | David Jackman — The Message of John’s Letters | I. Howard Marshall — The Epistles Of John | Simon J. Kistemaker — James, Epistles of John, Peter, and Jude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |