Do you know why the region of Caesarea Philippi was an especially appropriate place for Jesus to ask the tremendous question "And you-who do you say that I am?" Are you satisfied about the meaning of "You are Peter, and on this rock..."? Dr. Barclay clarifies these and many other interesting and perplexing matters in this second volume of The Gospel of Matthew. As usual in the series, the "lessons" are arranged for daily reading. The text comes first in Dr. Barclay's own translation, followed in each case by his commentary. Millions of readers have found these distinctive commentaries the ideal help for both devotional reading and serious Bible study. This new revised edition includes updated references and clarifications of meaning, so that the commentaries are even easier to understand. The volumes are completely reset in new type, so that reading them is easier on the eyes. The complete series furnishes a comprehensive commentary and devotional study guide on the New Testament for individuals or groups who want to discover what the messages of the New Testament writers really mean for their lives.