"The latest addition to the BECNT series is not narrowly exegetical but is intended to help preachers and general readers apprehend the message of 1-3 John for today. It offers a meticulously detailed study of the Greek text (including special attention to textual variants) that will provide students with ample information on every aspect of the argument of the letters. This commentary well maintains the standards that we have come to expect from this series."--__I. Howard Marshall†__, University of Aberdeen  
  
"By attempting to read 1-3 John in a fresh way, uncoerced by (though not uninformed by) scholarly tradition, Yarbrough offers a helpful and often different perspective on the Johannine Epistles. I find especially helpful his illuminating engagement with the history of interpretation, his careful attention to textual questions, and his quite insightful appeal to the language of the Greek version of the Old Testament (the background John and his audience shared)."--__Craig S. Keener__, Asbury Theological Seminary  
  
"Despite the author's modesty, there is no other commentary like it on these epistles; it relates the Johannine letters to aspects of Jesus's work or teaching and brings into play ancient texts as well as the latest scholarly research. Yarbrough also writes as a seasoned scholar with a pastor's heart and deep cross-cultural concerns. This rigorous yet very readable commentary is for students and pastors alike to guide their study and enhance their preaching."--__Graham H. Twelftree__, School of Divinity, Regent University  
  
"Yarbrough's fine volume on the Letters of John is a refreshing and well-crafted commentary. I appreciate his informed discussions of the meanings and uses of Johannine terms, his overall canonical approach to these documents in his exegesis, and his concern to address the wider theological implications of the biblical text. This edifying and stimulating commentary encourages the reader to approach the text reverently and to respond positively to the word of God."--__Peter T. O'Brien__, Moore College, Sydney, Australia (emeritus)  
  
"A model of evangelical scholarship. Yarbrough's thorough interaction with the literature, informative treatment of the biblical text, and clarity of articulation combine to make this commentary one that anyone interested in these New Testament writings will need to consult. This is a significant contribution to the Baker Exegetical Commentary series!"--__Philip H. Towner__, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, American Bible Society

__Robert W. Yarbrough__ (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He has authored, coauthored, or translated several books, including the groundbreaking textbook Encountering the New Testament. He is also coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series.

Robert Yarbrough, coauthor of the bestselling Encountering the New Testament, offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles in this new addition to the BECNT series. The commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, explores the relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus's work and teaching, interacts with recent commentaries, is attentive to the history of interpretation, and seeks to relate these findings to global Christianity.

A respected New Testament scholar offers a substantive commentary on the letters of John in the award-winning BECNT series.

Series Preface  
Author's Preface  
Abbreviations  
Transliteration  
Map  
1 John  
Introduction to the Johannine Letters  
Text  
Author  
Genre  
Setting and Date  
John's Epistles and the Seven Churches of Asia  
Literary Structure of 1 John  
Detailed Outline of 1 John  
The Significance of John's Letters  
I. Central Burden: God Is Light (1:1-2:6)  
A. Announcement of Authority and Purpose (1:1-4)  
B. Main Burden of the Epistle: The Character of God (1:5)  
C. Implications of God's Character for the Christian Life (1:6-10)  
D. Appeal to Readers in the Light of God's Character (2:1-6)  
II. Primary Commandment: Embody the Age-Old Message (2:7-17)  
A. The Nature and Implications of the Message (2:7-11)  
B. Pastoral Appeal in View of the Message (2:12-17)  
III. Key Counsel: Abide in His Anointing (Truth) and Receive Eternal Life (2:18-3:8)  
A. Three Considerations Informing the Counsel to Abide (2:18-21)  
B. The Truth That Abides (2:22-26)  
C. The Imperative to Abide (2:27-29)  
D. The Glory of Abiding (3:1-8)  
IV. Core Teaching: Love, Works, Trust (3:9-4:6)  
A. Summons to Love (3:9-18)  
B. Confirmation of Love (3:19-24)  
C. Summons to Choose (4:1-3)  
D. Confirmation of Choice (4:4-6)  
V. Foundational Imperative: God's Love (4:7-14)  
A. First Exhortation to Love (4:7-10)  
B. Second Exhortation to Love (4:11-14)  
VI. Illustrative Appeal: Renewed and Expanded Invitation to Love (4:15-5:15)  
A. Declarative Invitation with Supporting Warrant (4:15-16)  
B. Commendation of Love (4:17-21)  
C. Commendation of Faith as fides qua creditur (5:1-5)  
D. Commendation of Faith as fides quae creditur (5:6-12)  
E. Commendation of the Full Assurance of Eternal Life: Confident Prayer (5:13-15)  
VII. Concluding Admonition: Pastoral Counsel, Assurance, and Warning (5:16-21)  
A. Counsel Regarding Sinners and Sin (5:16-17)  
B. The Tie That Binds: Shared Certainties (5:18-20)  
C. Final Pastoral Appeal (5:21)  
2 John  
Introduction to 2 John and 3 John  
I. Greeting: John's Love (1-3)  
II. John's Joy Yet Concern (4-8)  
III. John's Warning (9-11)  
IV. John's Farewell (12-13)  
3 John  
Introduction to 3 John  
I. Greeting to Gaius (1-4)  
II. Commendation of Gaius (5-8)  
III. Dealing with Diotrephes (9-10)  
IV. Concluding Counsel and Commendation (11-12)  
V. Farewell (13-15)  
Works Cited  
Index of Subjects  
Index of Authors  
Index of Greek Words  
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

Yarbrough, Robert W.

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Robert Yarbrough, coauthor of the bestsellingEncountering the New Testament, offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles in this new addition to the BECNT series. The commentary features the author's detailed interaction with the Greek text, explores the relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus's work and teaching, interacts with recent commentaries, is attentive to the history of interpretation, and seeks to relate these findings to global Christianity.

Offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles. This title explores the relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus' work and teaching, interacts with commentaries, reviews the history of interpretation, and intends to relate these findings to global Christianity.

Robert Yarbrough, coauthor of the leading New Testament survey text "Encountering the New Testament", here offers a historical and theological commentary on the Johannine Epistles. The commentary explores the relationship between John's Epistles and Jesus' work and teaching, interacts with recent commentaries, reviews the history of interpretation, and seeks to relate these findings to global Christianity. Yarbrough looks at the Johannine Epistles from several perspectives - sociological, historical, and theological. The result is a guide that clearly and meaningfully brings "1-3 John" to life for contemporary readers.

Robert W. Yarbrough (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is chair of the New Testament department and associate professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has authored, coauthored, or translated several books, including the groundbreaking textbook Encountering the New Testament. He is also coeditor of the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament series.

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