Charles John Ellicott is best known for his renowned Bible Commentary, as one of the most outstanding conservative scholars of the 18th century. He was born in England in 1819 and graduated from St. John's College, Cambridge. He regularly lectured at St. John's, and in 1847 he was ordained a Priest in the Anglican Church. From 1841 to 1848, he served as a rector and then became a Professor of Divinity, Cambridge, in 1860. In 1863 became the Lord Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol after serving as a Dean.

This Bible Commentary is recommended for both pastors and students with expositions that are simple, satisfying and scholarly.

This app version is cross-linked to the World English Bible.