Preface

I would like to thank Professor G. K. Beale for the privilege of working with him in this effort, in the hope that it will make his original commentary accessible to a much wider audience. I would like to acknowledge the invaluable assistance of my former pastoral intern David S. Balmford, who meticulously checked for accuracy every one of the thousands of biblical references and offered many helpful suggestions toward improving the readability of the text. Thanks also to my friend Chris Homans for holding me to deadlines. I am grateful for the support of the elders and congregation of Trinity Christian Church for their willing release of the time needed to complete this project. I am thankful for the support of my children, Katie (Josh), Anna (Chris), Michael, John, Rachel, Sarah, Julia, and James. Finally and most of all, I give thanks for the gift of my wife Elaine, without whose support and encouragement for the last thirty years I would be utterly lost.

DAVID H. CAMPBELL