Author's Preface to the Revised Edition
When I was invited to contribute to this series I must confess to some hesitation. I was well on the way with my Tyndale Commentary on these epistles, and was not at all sure that it was expedient for one man to write twice within such a short space on the same subject. What led me to respond to Dr. Stonehouse's gentle insistence was the consideration that in my work on the preceding commentary I had gathered a mass of information that the limitations of space precluded me from using. The longer commentary gave scope for this, as did the different method. It should be made clear that this is not a longer edition of the other commentary. It is a completely new work. The approach is different (though I have not felt it necessary to differ from myself at every point).
I would like to express my appreciation for the invitation extended to me by Dr. Stonehouse to contribute to this series, and also for his kindly interest in the progress of the work. As in the case of the earlier commentary, I owe much to the commentators whose works have been before me. The footnotes bear witness to my many indebtednesses. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to my colleagues on the staff of Ridley College. They have given me constant encouragement, and have made many suggestions.
LEON MORRIS