William L. Lane (1931– March 8, 1999) was an American New Testament theologian and professor of biblical studies.

Lane began his academic career as professor of New Testament and Judaic studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

He was named "Professor of the Year" by the student body in 1992, and served as the Paul T. Walls Chair in Wesleyan and Biblical Studies from 1993 until his retirement in 1997.

[5] In addition to these roles, Lane also served as one of the translators of the New American Standard Bible,[6] and the New International Version.

[7] In retirement, Lane moved with his wife to Franklin, Tennessee, where they established a residential biblical research library and discipleship center.