1 Peter Bibliography

Achtemeier, Paul J. 1 Peter. Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible. Minneapolis: Fortress, 1996. 423 pages.

A critical in-depth commentary that is remarkable in its analysis of the Greek text. Intended primarily for scholarly readers. Not as theologically conservative as one might wish.

Beale, G. K., and D. A. Carson. Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2007. 1,239 pages.

An indispensable tool that identifies and comments on every citation of and allusion to the OT in the NT. Carson writes the commentary on 1 Peter.

Doriani, Daniel M. 1 Peter. Reformed Expository Commentary. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2014. 264 pages.

An excellent commentary on the English text, solidly Reformed in its theological orientation, pastorally warm, and designed for preachers and teachers of God’s Word.

Forbes, Greg W. 1 Peter: Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament. Nashville: B&H, 2014. 202 pages.

An excellent exegetical analysis of the Greek text.

Grudem, Wayne A. The First Epistle of Peter: An Introduction and Commentary. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1988. 239 pages.

Although somewhat dated, Grudem’s work can be trusted for biblically faithful, Reformed interpretations of the text. Accessible to all readers.

Jobes, Karen H. 1 Peter. BECNT. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 2005. 364 pages.

Written for the same audience as Achtemeier but from a more evangelical, theologically conservative perspective.

Schreiner, Thomas R. 1, 2 Peter, Jude. NAC. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2003. 512 pages.

The finest commentary on 1 Peter from a Reformed and evangelical perspective. Although Schreiner does not shy away from interaction with complex exegetical issues, it is eminently readable and should be the go-to text for all pastors and preachers.