Bible Commentaries

William Barclay reveals why, for many Christian people, the Gospel according to "John" is the most precious book of the "New Testament".

When Jesus called Matthew, as he sat in his office where he collected customs duty, he rose up and followed him and left everything behind him except one thing - his pen. Matthew was to become the chronicler of Christ's life and teachings - and, though it is widely accepted that he did not write the gospel itself, his influence is felt throughout.