After considering the historical context of the letter as well as its relation to other New Testament writings, Köstenberger turns to his exegetical work. An introduction to each exegetical unit is provided along with the author's own translation of the Greek text. In the course of his verse-by-verse comments, Köstenberger incorporates references to other ancient writings that help explain the book's theological, cultural, and social context. Where appropriate, he draws upon the work of other commentators and provides extensive notes for further reading and research.
| Introduction to the Gospel of John | 1 | |
| I | Prologue : the Word made flesh (1:1-18) | 19 |
| II | The book of signs : the signs of the Messiah (1:19-12:50) | 51 |
| III | The book of glory : Jesus' preparation of the new messianic community and his passion (13:1-20:31) | 395 |
| IV | Epilogue : the complementary roles of Peter and the disciple Jesus loved (21:1-25) | 583 |
Overview
After considering the historical context of the letter as well as its relation to other New Testament writings, Köstenberger turns to his exegetical work. An introduction to each exegetical unit is provided along with the author's own translation of ...