"David Turner has been authoring articles on Matthew with some frequency for nearly two decades, and this excellent commentary shows the great benefit derived from decades of familiarity with primary and secondary literature. . . . Turner writes from the so-called 'progressive dispensational' perspective. . . . The results of such a shift away from classic dispensationalism are salutary from an exegetical standpoint and greatly encouraging with respect to the future of evangelicalism. One hopes that such a volume can aid in moving Christian scholarship, congregations, and institutions beyond certain ecclesial and eschatological divides of previous generations. . . . [The text] is far more accessible than . . . many other Matthew commentaries. . . . In many respects the utility of Turner's work and insights therein (especially for pastors and teachers) competes favorably with the best commentaries on Matthew. Graced with many nice quotes from other authors and Turner's own pleasant prose, this commentary will greatly aid those engaged in the construction of preaching outlines and assembling of exegetical insights. Finally, this marvelous commentary is also all but error-free."
--Jason B. Hood, Themelios

"[This commentary] brings sound scholarship within the Evangelical theological and ecclesial tradition. The level of the commentary stands between the popular and the scholarly, drawing on more technical approaches but focusing on the message of Matthew."
--Donald Senior, CP, Bible Today

"David Turner's Matthew is a good, thorough, evangelical commentary focusing on this Gospel rather than on perceived changes from Mark. He does a good job with Matthew's use of the OT."
--Ray Van Neste, Preaching

"This work rates as perhaps in the top three among exegetical efforts on Matthew so far. . . . On most aspects a user will find a good grasp of things presented in a readable way, even though they are at times concise. . . . Turner has fulfilled his assignment with a diligent awareness in many cases. His work should take its place among detailed evangelical works, which in most passages pretty consistently offer well-seasoned comment."
--James E. Rosscup, Master's Seminary Journal

"[The BECNT] series is important as a resource for preachers who are committed to substantial exegetical work in preparation for exposition. Turner's commentary takes the literary structure of Matthew with great seriousness and will be of tremendous assistance to preachers seeking to understand recent scholarship in the first Gospel."
--Preaching

"Before readers reach for one of the larger and more expensive Matthew commentaries, they should first familiarize themselves with David Turner's new volume and three reasons why it too deserves pastoral and scholarly attention. First, while other commentaries excel at either historical, exegetical, or theological analysis, Turner, in keeping with the aims of the BECNT series, synthesizes all of these emphases. . . . Second, while Turner pays some attention to source-criticism, his concerns are largely with the text as-is. . . . Finally, Turner, a proponent of progressive dispensationalism, employs the hermeneutic throughout his exposition. . . . All theologically minded students, pastors, and scholars should consult Turner's Matthew commentary."
--John K. Goodrich, Theological Book Review

"This is a readable and engaging commentary on Matthew and the synthetic method does yield reward, sometimes allowing a much broader reflection on Christology and soteriology than is often found in commentary work. The book is also suitable for a broad readership: Turner's writing style is easy to follow and clear, the Greek text is represented in both Greek characters and in transliteration and, finally, the introduction sets out most of the key critical issues that we would expect a student of Matthew's Gospel to be aware of. The commentary, then, will provide a very useful resource for the classroom and for the pastor. For the academic, it may just throw up a few gems that other commentators have neglected."
--Grant Macaskill, Journal for the Study of the New Testament

"[Turner] interacts with current critical scholarship and helps the reader navigate the various scholarly and exegetical options, but always with an eye to exposing the message of Matthew. . . . Turner attempts to explain Matthew's Gospel in the context of Second Temple formative Judaism(s). . . . [This] significant feature of Turner's commentary is to be recognized as a real strength. His doctoral training in both Christian and Jewish graduate schools enables him to have insights into both historical traditions. . . . I commend Turner for producing a fine commentary that will be of significant value especially to pastors, teachers, and students as one of the first commentaries they reach for when they attempt to unpack this Gospel. He does not become bogged down in minute detail or in tendentious scholarly debates but carefully surfaces the important issues. He has a warm spirit, a pleasant style of writing, and a pastoral heart to guide readers into the essential message of Matthew's Gospel."
--Michael J. Wilkins, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society