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I am currently teaching the gospel of Luke and consider Nolland to be one of the most consistently useful sources I have at my disposal. His explanation / application sections are always well considered and thought provoking. Out of a list of more than fifteen commentaries, I have found these to be exceptionally useful: 1. Nolland, John - Word Biblical Commentary 2. Bock, Darrell - Baker Exegetical Commentary on the NT 3. Garland, David - Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the NT 4. Green, Joel B. - New International Commentary on the NT (new) 5. Edwards, James - Pillar NT Commentary 6. Bovon, Francois - Hermenia 7. Marshall, I Howard - New International Greek Testament Commentary