completely revised -- most current evangelical scholarship and resources -- new and previous contributors reflect commentary's international and across-denominational approach -- uses NIV text but also refers freely to other translations and to the original languages -- comprehensive introductions -- short and precise bibliographies -- detailed outlines -- insightful expositons of passages and verses -- overview of sections of Scripture to illumine the big picture -- occasional reflections to give more detail on important issues -- notes on textual questions and special problems, placed close to the texts in question -- transliterations and translations of Hebrew and Greek words, enabling readers to understand even the more technical notes -- balanced and respectful approaach toward marked differences of opinion