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Matthew 21:1—28:20 - Concordia Commentary
This volume concludes the trilogy of commentaries on the Book of Matthew by Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs. This third volume begins with the triumphal entry; journeys through Jesus’ betrayal, death, and resurrection; and culminates in the Great Commission. As with his other volumes on Matthew, Dr. Gibbs presents his own direct translation of the text in addition to textual notes and commentary.
An excursus is included at the end that serves as a kind of wrap-up to his series, addressing the imbalance of how Christians refer to and define “the Gospel.”
About the Author
Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs is professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He studied at Rice University, Houston, Texas (B.A.), Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana (M.Div., S.T.M.), and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (Ph.D.).
Endorsements
“Gibbs’ commentary on Matthew is a learned, carefully written, and fully accessible treatment of the First Gospel. It will introduce students to the Gospel’s message, aid pastors in its preaching, and enhance its teaching in the classroom. While providing a fresh translation of the Gospel’s text, the commentary captures magnificently the power and solemnity of the Gospel’s story of Jesus. The commentary likewise converses with the whole panoply of Matthean literature, both old and new. For anyone interested in the Gospel of Matthew, Gibbs’ commentary is simply ‘a must read.’”
—Jack Dean Kingsbury, Aubrey Lee Brooks Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia
“Jeffrey Gibbs consummates his marvelous elucidation of Matthew’s message with this third volume on chapters 21–28. He judiciously combines careful and insightful exegesis of the text, mastery of the Old Testament and historical backgrounds, and exhaustive research in scholarly literature with warmhearted application of the Gospel’s meaning for today. The encyclopedic scope of this commentary provides a rare service for the church as a gold mine for research, teaching, preaching, and personal devotion.”
—David E. Garland, Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
“A master craftsman with both the language and the message of this Gospel, Gibbs again gives me what I need to preach Christ in the Matthean mode to twenty-first-century hearers—and much more. He leads readers into Jesus’ world and presence. He tunes our ears to what Matthew recounts of his experiences with the Lord. His carefully researched and clearly formulated exposition opens up the setting in first-century Jewish culture, the person of Jesus, and the significance of his words and actions in his cultural context and in ours. This commentary plunges us into the way of thinking Christ came to cultivate for his
faithful.”
—Robert Kolb, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
An excursus is included at the end that serves as a kind of wrap-up to his series, addressing the imbalance of how Christians refer to and define “the Gospel.”
About the Author
Dr. Jeffrey A. Gibbs is professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. He studied at Rice University, Houston, Texas (B.A.), Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana (M.Div., S.T.M.), and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (Ph.D.).
Endorsements
“Gibbs’ commentary on Matthew is a learned, carefully written, and fully accessible treatment of the First Gospel. It will introduce students to the Gospel’s message, aid pastors in its preaching, and enhance its teaching in the classroom. While providing a fresh translation of the Gospel’s text, the commentary captures magnificently the power and solemnity of the Gospel’s story of Jesus. The commentary likewise converses with the whole panoply of Matthean literature, both old and new. For anyone interested in the Gospel of Matthew, Gibbs’ commentary is simply ‘a must read.’”
—Jack Dean Kingsbury, Aubrey Lee Brooks Professor Emeritus of Biblical Theology, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, Virginia
“Jeffrey Gibbs consummates his marvelous elucidation of Matthew’s message with this third volume on chapters 21–28. He judiciously combines careful and insightful exegesis of the text, mastery of the Old Testament and historical backgrounds, and exhaustive research in scholarly literature with warmhearted application of the Gospel’s meaning for today. The encyclopedic scope of this commentary provides a rare service for the church as a gold mine for research, teaching, preaching, and personal devotion.”
—David E. Garland, Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, Waco, Texas
“A master craftsman with both the language and the message of this Gospel, Gibbs again gives me what I need to preach Christ in the Matthean mode to twenty-first-century hearers—and much more. He leads readers into Jesus’ world and presence. He tunes our ears to what Matthew recounts of his experiences with the Lord. His carefully researched and clearly formulated exposition opens up the setting in first-century Jewish culture, the person of Jesus, and the significance of his words and actions in his cultural context and in ours. This commentary plunges us into the way of thinking Christ came to cultivate for his
faithful.”
—Robert Kolb, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri
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First published November 30, 18
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January 25, 2023
I have thoroughly enjoyed this conclusion to Dr. Gibbs' commentary on Matthew. This covers several of my favorite chapters in Scripture and also some chapters that have caused confusion or difficulty. Clear thinking and easy to understand writing give great insight and encouragement. Very pastoral in tone. I don't know how much these excellent Concordia Commentaries break out of our relatively small tribe to the wider church, but I think we have a unique voice that would be beneficial and helpful.
April 30, 2021
This one finishes up the three-volume commentary on the book of Matthew. It covers the climax of the story--Jesus' passion, death, and resurrection. Dr. Gibbs shows how the events not only fulfill Jesus' overt predictions, but also how they echo ideas and phrases from earlier chapters. All along Matthew was pointing to the cross and the empty tomb. This and the other two books are definitely some of my favorite volumes in the series.
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