In his introduction to this volume, Dr. Barclay explains why the first three Gospels are called synoptic, how they came to be written, and why many scholars believe that Mark was the first. For almost fifty years and for millions of readers, The Daily Study Bible Commentaries have been the ideal help for both devotional and serious Bible study. Now a new generation will appreciate the wisdom of William Barclay. With clarification of less familiar illustrations and use of more contemporary language, The New Daily Study Bible will continue to help individuals and groups discover what themessage of the New Testamentreally means for their lives.