read the New Testament in Greek, but even if you sit down with the English New Testament you can glean much from reading, reading, and re-reading. Okay, so how do you use a commentary? First, make sure you look at not just the exegetical and theological opinions of the commentary writer but especially their evidence. How do they support their claims? Secondly, use commentaries to broaden your horizons. You might naturally pick a series or author to read because you agree with their work. That’s normal
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