ZECNT 01: Matthew

Written by notable evangelical scholars, each volume in the Zondervan
Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series treats the literary context
and structure of the passage in the original Greek. The series consistently
provides the main point, an exegetical outline, verse-by-verse commentary, and
theology in application in each section of every commentary.

Critical scholarship informs each step but does not dominate the
commentary, allowing readers to concentrate on the biblical author’s
message as it unfolds. While primarily designed for those with a basic
knowledge of biblical Greek, all who strive to understand and teach the New
Testament will find these books beneficial. The ZECNT series covers the entire
New Testament in twenty volumes; Clinton E. Arnold serves as general editor.

In this volume, Grant Osborne offers pastors, students, and teachers a
focused resource for reading the Gospel of Matthew. Through the use of graphic
representations of translations, succinct summaries of main ideas, exegetical
outlines, and other features, Osborne presents the Gospel of Matthew with
precision and accuracy. Because of this series’ focus on the textual
structure of the scriptures, readers will better understand the literary
elements of Matthew, comprehend the author’s revolutionary goals, and
ultimately discovering their vital claims upon the church today.

The following focused sections help readers understand the text:
* Literary Context : Explains how each passage functions within
the book
* Main Idea : Summarizes the central message of the passage
* Translation in Graphic Layout : Presents a translation through
a diagram that helps readers visualize the flow of thought within the text
* Exegetical Outline: Gives the overall structure of the
passage
* Explanation of the Text : Provides interpretive insights into
the background and meaning of the text
* Theology in Application : Discusses how the message of the text
fits within the book itself and in a broader biblical-theological context,
suggesting applications for the church today.

Series: Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament.