MacArthur New Testament Commentary books in order

The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is a 39-volume verse-by-verse analysis of the entire New Testament, written by John MacArthur over three decades of pastoral teaching.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Hebrews MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1983 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
2 Revelation 1-22 MacArthur New Testament Commentary Two Volume Set 1999 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
3 1 Corinthians MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1984 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
4 Matthew 1-7 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1985 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
5 Ephesians: New Testament Commentary 1986 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
6 Matthew 8-15: New Testament Commentary 1986 John F. MacArthur Jr. N/A
7 Galatians MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1987 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
8 Matthew 16-23: New Testament Commentary 1988 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
9 Matthew 24-28: New Testament Commentary 1989 John F. MacArthur Jr. N/A
10 Romans 1-8: New Testament Commentary 1991 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
11 Colossians and Philemon: New Testament Commentary 1992 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
12 Romans 9-16 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1994 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
13 Acts 1-12 1994 John F. MacArthur Jr. N/A
14 First Timothy 1995 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
15 2 Timothy MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1995 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
16 1 & 2 Timothy: Encouragement for Church Leaders 1995 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
17 Titus MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1996 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
18 Acts 13-28 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 1996 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
19 James 1998 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
20 Titus 1999 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
21 Romans 9-16 1999 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
22 Philippians 2001 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
23 12 Thessalonians MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2002 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
24 2 Corinthians 2003 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
25 Mateo 2004 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
26 1 Peter MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2004 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
27 2 Peter and Jude 2005 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
28 John 1-11: New Testament Commentary 2006 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
29 The MacArthur New Testament Commentary: Unleashing God’s Truth, One Verse at a Time 2007 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
30 1-3 John MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2007 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
31 Luke 1-5 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2007 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
32 John 12-21 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2008 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
33 John Volumes 1 & 2 MacArthur New Testament Commentary Set 2008 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
34 Luke 6-10 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2011 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
35 Luke 11-17 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2013 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
36 Luke 18-24 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2013 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
37 Mark 1-8 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2014 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
38 Mark 9-16 MacArthur New Testament Commentary 2015 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy
39 Mark 1-16 MacArthur New Testament Commentary Two Volume Set 2015 John F. MacArthur Jr. Buy

The MacArthur New Testament Commentary is a comprehensive verse-by-verse exposition of the entire New Testament. The series spans 39 volumes published between 1983 and 2015, making it one of the most extensive single-author commentary projects in modern evangelical publishing.

MacArthur’s commentary style is expositional, drawing out the meaning of the original text and applying it to Christian life and doctrine. Longer New Testament books are divided across multiple volumes, with Matthew, Luke, John, and Mark each receiving two or more dedicated books. The commentaries grew out of MacArthur’s weekly preaching at Grace Community Church, giving them a practical, pastoral quality alongside their scholarly analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series?

There are 39 books in the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series, published between 1983 and 2015.

What is the first book in the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series?

The first book in the MacArthur New Testament Commentary series is Hebrews MacArthur New Testament Commentary, published in 1983.

Does the MacArthur New Testament Commentary cover the entire New Testament?

Yes. The 39 volumes cover every book of the New Testament, from Matthew through Revelation. Some longer books like Matthew, Luke, John, and Mark are split across multiple volumes. The series was written over roughly thirty years, from 1983 to 2015.

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