# Pulpit Commentary - King James Bible Audio Version

> In-depth Bible commentary with exposition, homiletics, and sermon samples. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Shukalovich.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpit-commentary-king-james-bible-audio-version/id989832879 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleg Shukalovich](https://appshunter.io/developer/947049002)
- Category: Books, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 558 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 162 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, European Portuguese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-05-11
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpit-commentary-king-james-bible-audio-version/id989832879/reviews.md

## What is Pulpit Commentary?

The Pulpit Commentary with KJV verses.
One of the largest and best-selling homiletical commentary sets of its kind. Directed by editors Joseph Exell and Henry Donald Maurice Spence-Jones, The Pulpit Commentary drew from over 100 authors over a 30 year span to assemble this conservative and trustworthy homiletical commentary set. A favorite of pastors for nearly 100 years, The Pulpit Commentary offers you ideas and insight on "How to Preach It" throughout the entire Bible.

This in-depth commentary brings together three key elements for better preaching:
- Exposition-with thorough verse-by-verse commentary of every verse in the Bible.
- Homiletics-with the "framework" or the "big picture" of the text.
- Homilies-with four to six sermons sample sermons from various authors.

In addition, this set also adds detailed information on biblical customs as well as historical and geographical information, and translations of key Hebrew and Greek words to help you add spice to your sermon.

All in all, The Pulpit Commentary has over 22,000 pages and 95,000 entries from a total of 23 volumes. The go-to commentary for any preacher or teacher of God's Word.

## Key features

- Verse-by-verse exposition
- Homiletics (text framework)
- Sample sermons
- Biblical customs information
- Historical and geographical details
- Hebrew and Greek word translations

## What do users think of Pulpit Commentary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive and in-depth biblical commentary
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🆓 Free resource with valuable content
- 🔗 Working hyperlinks to scripture references
- 📖 Accessible for both beginners and serious Bible students
- ⚡ Helpful for sermon preparation and Sunday school
- 🎯 Verse-by-verse detailed explanations
- 📱 Works across multiple platforms (iPhone, iPad, Android)
- 🙏 Reliable and trustworthy commentary resource

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 📵 No option to remove ads
- ✍️ Numerous spelling and proofreading errors
- ⚠️ Incorrect scripture references in commentary
- 🔄 App navigation issues (returning to Genesis unexpectedly)
- ⏱️ Slow loading times on certain networks
- 🔗 Broken links for ad removal options
- 📱 Compatibility issues with some devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes on iPad and iPhone
- Navigation returns unexpectedly to Genesis
- App won't open on some devices
- Slow performance on Wi-Fi networks
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
- Spelling errors throughout commentary text
- Incorrect scripture reference numbering and lettering
- Interface performance issues on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Word definition lookup (tap/hold for definitions)
- In-app purchase option to remove ads
- Additional Bible versions with voice narration
- More context information (when, why of scripture)
- NLV (New Life Version) Bible version support
- Share functionality for prayers section
- Refreshed photo options for reading plans
- Better handling of Wi-Fi network loading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpit-commentary-king-james-bible-audio-version/id989832879/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great reading

*2025-02-15, version 4.5*

Pulpit Commentary is a helpful tool and great resource for pastors.

### 1/5 — Messed up!

*2024-11-13, version 4.5*

This bible app is MESSED and SCREWED up!
keeps going back GENESIS, you people designed these bible
GET IT RIGHT!
one lousy F O R C E D ! star!

### 5/5 — Great Bible Commentary App

*2024-08-08, version 4.5*

Excellent

### 5/5 — Thanks!

*2024-05-18*

A very user-friendly resource!

### 5/5 — What I need

*2024-02-08*

I need a commentary every now and then for when I have to do Sunday school. Very helpful.

### 5/5 — How to remove Ads?

*2023-10-31, version 4.5*

Hi Oleg, the link listed on this Bible App to remove Ads, isn’t connecting anywhere, can you put a ‘In App Purchase’ on the Apple Store for your listing please, thank you 🙏🏻

### 3/5 — Tap a word or words

*2023-08-22*

Hold or tap a word or words for definition would be a great help, and if there was room for the when, why of a particular scripture and or NLV would help tremendously

### 3/5 — Freezes Up

*2023-07-13*

Freezes constantly on my iPad and have to start over every time.

### 5/5 — Wonderful Book

*2023-07-11, version 4.5*

I love this commentary*

### 5/5 — One Of The Best

*2023-06-19*

I really love the pulpit commentary set, one of the commentary sets that been around for a long time, and I think it is very reliable. And what I like about it, it has a lot of material to share with anyone interested in learning. Thanks for the long hours, work, and time, to everyone involved in this project. Thanks to everyone. God Bless!

## Frequently asked questions about Pulpit Commentary

### What is the Pulpit Commentary app?

The Pulpit Commentary app offers a vast collection of homiletical commentary on the King James Bible. It provides detailed verse-by-verse exposition, outlines for sermon structure (homiletics), and sample sermons from various authors to aid in preaching and teaching.

### What are the key features of this commentary?

Key features include thorough verse-by-verse exposition of every Bible verse, the 'big picture' framework of texts (homiletics), and sample sermons. It also includes information on biblical customs, historical and geographical context, and translations of important Hebrew and Greek words.

### How much does the Pulpit Commentary app cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscriptions, indicating a one-time purchase for access to the full commentary.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for pastors, preachers, teachers of God's Word, and anyone who studies the Bible in depth. It's particularly useful for those looking to enhance their sermon preparation with comprehensive commentary and insights.

### What makes this commentary unique?

This commentary set is one of the largest and best-selling of its kind, compiled over 30 years by over 100 authors. It's known for its conservative and trustworthy nature, offering over 22,000 pages of content to provide preachers with ideas and insights for their messages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.5 — 2017-06-11

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixes:
Fixed memory leak issue causing crash on app launch.
A lot of bug fixes.
Stability improvements.

New features:
App interface rotation.
New more user friendly design.
Added possibility to read Bible.
Flipping pages option.
Added new setting options.
Bookmarks, notes and highlights are synchronised between different devices in your apple account via iCloud.
Audio for Bible.
Possibility to add bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to notes bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to highlight any verse in Bible.
Search not only for text, but also for bookmarks, notes, highlights in Bible.
Sharing verses in Bible.

### 4.0 — 2017-05-27

Fixes:
Fixed memory leak issue causing crash on app launch.
A lot of bug fixes.
Stability improvements.

New features:
App interface rotation.
New more user friendly design.
Added possibility to read Bible.
Flipping pages option.
Added new setting options.
Bookmarks, notes and highlights are synchronised between different devices in your apple account via iCloud.
Audio for Bible.
Possibility to add bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to notes bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to highlight any verse in Bible.
Search not only for text, but also for bookmarks, notes, highlights in Bible.
Sharing verses in Bible.

### 3.1 — 2017-02-08

Fixes:
Fixed memory leak issue causing crash on app launch.
A lot of bug fixes.
Stability improvements.

New features:
App interface rotation.
New more user friendly design.
Added possibility to read Bible.
Flipping pages option.
Added new setting options.
Bookmarks, notes and highlights are synchronised between different devices in your apple account via iCloud.
Audio for Bible.
Possibility to add bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to notes bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to highlight any verse in Bible.
Search not only for text, but also for bookmarks, notes, highlights in Bible.
Sharing verses in Bible.

### 3.0 — 2017-02-06

Fixes:
A lot of bug fixes.
Stability improvements.

New features:
App interface rotation.
New more user friendly design.
Added possibility to read Bible.
Flipping pages option.
Added new setting options.
Bookmarks, notes and highlights are synchronised between different devices in your apple account via iCloud.
Audio for Bible.
Possibility to add bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to notes bookmark for any verse in Bible.
Possibility to highlight any verse in Bible.
Search not only for text, but also for bookmarks, notes, highlights in Bible.
Sharing verses in Bible.

### 1.1 — 2015-10-13

Small bug fixes and several improvements

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