Philemon Commentary Comparisons
Dick Lucas — The Message of Colossians & Philemon
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 9.0/10
A strong, Christ-centred guide to Colossians and Philemon that combines faithful exposition with warm pastoral insight.
F. F. Bruce — The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon and to the Ephesians
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.7/10
A restrained, lucid, and trustworthy evangelical commentary that continues to serve the church well.
William Hendrickson — Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians and Philemon
Theological: Reformed
Overall score: 8.4/10
A warm, spiritually alert exposition that serves both study and devotion with steady insight.
Philemon Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Dick Lucas — The Message of Colossians & Philemon | F. F. Bruce — The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon and to the Ephesians | William Hendrickson — Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians and Philemon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 |
| Readability | 9/10 | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 | 8.4/10 |