Marianne Meye Thompson
— Fuller Theological Seminary
“Scot McKnight’s commentary on Colossians offers everything one could want: a lively and readable exposition of the biblical text, with helpful observations on Greek grammar and translation; familiarity with primary sources that illumine the ancient context of this letter and the situation that evoked it; a wide-ranging acquaintance with issues in recent scholarship on Pauline theology; and sensitivity to the epistle’s theological claims and themes. Those committed to a careful study of this epistle will find McKnight a wise and judicious guide.”
Pheme Perkins
— Boston College
“McKnight’s conservative approach to Paul incorporates insights from a broad spectrum of ‘new approaches’ to the apostle and his theology. His years of teaching Colossians in Greek provide detailed grammar analysis in footnotes. Insisting that Paul is above all a missionary and pastor for whom the new regime of King Jesus challenges the dark powers of imperialism, McKnight’s commentary offers pastors and other readers a fresh vision of church communities as the embodiment of God’s new creation.”
James W. Thompson
— Abilene Christian University
“This commentary by Scot McKnight provides a rare combination of readability, attention to linguistic details, and knowledge of contemporary scholarship on the letter to the Colossians. It is obviously the product of a career of reflection on this letter.”
Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology
"Scot McKnight brings the valuable experience of many years work and a thorough grasp on Pauline research to his commentary on Colossians. . . . In his interpretations, McKnight works in insights from Paul’s contemporary culture without letting them overwhelm his attention to biblical background."
Journal of Theological Studies
“This carefully produced commentary . . . is one to possess and read carefully for learning of deep things in the Letter to the Colossians.”
Religious Studies Review
“McKnight has given us one of the most significant and insightful commentaries on Colossians in recent years, and it comes highly recommended.”
Review of Biblical Literature
“This is without a doubt one of the best commentaries on Colossians now available.”
Review of Biblical Literature
“This is without a doubt one of the best commentaries on Colossians now available.”