Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:19
And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
19. the cares of this world ] The word rendered “cares” denotes in the original “distracting anxieties,” which, as it were, “cut a man in sunder.” St Luke expands the one word here employed into “cares,” “riches,” and “pleasures” (Luk 8:14).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 19. The deceitfulness of riches] This is variously expressed in different copies of the Itala: the errors – delights of the world – completely alienated (abolienati) by the pleasures of the world. The lusts of other things – which have not been included in the anxious cares of the world, and the deceitfulness of riches. All, all, choke the word!
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
19. And the cares of this world, andthe deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things enteringinor “the pleasures of this life” (Lu8:14).
choke the word, and itbecometh unfruitfulFirst, “The cares of thisworld”anxious, unrelaxing attention to the business of thispresent life; second, “The deceitfulness of riches”ofthose riches which are the fruit of this worldly “care”;third, “The pleasures of this life,” or “the lusts ofother things entering in”the enjoyments in themselves may beinnocent, which worldly prosperity enables one to indulge. These”choke” or “smother” the word;drawing off so much of one’s attention, absorbing so much of one’sinterest, and using up so much of one’s time, that only the dregs ofthese remain for spiritual things, and a fagged, hurried, andheartless formalism is at length all the religion of such persons.What a vivid picture is this of the mournful condition of many,especially in great commercial countries, who once promised muchfruit! “They bring no fruit to perfection” (Lu8:14); indicating how much growth there may be, in theearly stages of such a case, and promise of fruitwhichafter all never ripens.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And the cares of this world,…. The perplexing and distressing cares of it to get as much of it as they can, for themselves and families, fill their minds, and possess their souls even when and while they are hearing the word: and the deceitfulness of riches; or riches which are deceitful, especially when trusted in, and being obtained, they do not give the satisfaction they promise: and the lusts of other things entering in: carnal desires after other objects, which are pleasing to the sensual mind, entering into their hearts, and gaining, the ascendant there: choke the word, and it, becometh unfruitful; these being more attended to than the word is, that is quite lost, and becomes useless, and unprofitable.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
The lusts of other things ( ). All the passions or longings, sensual, worldly, “pleasures of this life” ( ) as Luke has it (Lu 8:14), the world of sense drowning the world of spirit. The word is not evil in itself. One can yearn (this word) for what is high and holy (Luke 22:15; Phil 1:23).
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
The lusts of other things entering in [ ] . Lusts not in the limited sense of mere sexual desire, but in the general sense of longing. The word is also used of desire for good and lawful things (Luk 22:15; Phi 1:23).
Fuente: Vincent’s Word Studies in the New Testament
1) “And the cares of this world,” (kai hai merimnai tou aionos) “And the cares of the age,” the cares of the world at the time, care for the things of the present world order, of worldliness, pleasures, etc. Luk 8:14; Luk 21:34; Mat 6:25.
2) “And the deceitfulness of riches,” (kai he apate tou ploutou- “And the deceitful subtlety of riches,” which many covet after to their own destruction, Mat 11:21-23; Mat 19:16-26; Luk 12:15-21; 1Ti 6:10-11
3) “And the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word,” (kai hoi peri ta loipa epithumiai eisporeumenai sumpnigousin tan logon) “And the lustful yearnings, concerning other things, entering in choke or suppress the word,” the seed-word of the sower. Against such God’s children are to stand, Mar 2:13-17; Rom 12:1-2; 1Jn 2:15-17.
4) “And it becometh unfruitful.” (kai akarpos ginetai) “And it comes to be unfruitful or unproductive,” Tit 3:14; 2Pe 1:8.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
Mar 4:19 specifies the hindrances, the choking thorns. . ., cares of life, in the case of thoughtful devout poor (Mat 6:25 f.). . ., the deceitfulness of wealth in the case of the commercial class (Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum: Mat 11:21-23 . Vide notes there). . . . , the lusts for other things sensual vices in the case of publicans and sinners (chap. Mar 2:13-17 ). Jesus had met with such cases in His past ministry.
Fuente: The Expositors Greek Testament by Robertson
cares = anxieties.
world = age. Greek. aion. App-129.
of = concerning. Greek. peri. App-104.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Mar 4:19. , the lusts of other things) the pleasures of life, in Luk 8:14 : in ones mode of living, loves, tastes for literature, etc.-, entering in) He who hath received the word of God, ought to see, lest the cares of the world wax strong upon him, and take more violent hold, than even before, of his new-born expansion of soul and his mental affections, which have been rendered more enlarged by means of the word of God.-, it becometh) viz. the word.
Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament
the cares: Luk 10:41, Luk 12:17-21, Luk 12:29, Luk 12:30, Luk 14:18-20, Luk 21:34, Phi 4:6, 2Ti 4:10
the deceitfulness: Pro 23:5, Ecc 4:8, Ecc 5:10-16, 1Ti 6:9, 1Ti 6:10, 1Ti 6:17
and the lusts: 1Pe 4:2, 1Pe 4:3, 1Jo 2:15-17
unfruitful: Isa 5:2, Isa 5:4, Mat 3:10, Joh 15:2, Heb 6:7, Heb 6:8, 2Pe 1:8, Jud 1:12
Reciprocal: Jer 4:3 – Break Mat 6:25 – Take Mat 13:7 – General Mat 13:22 – the deceitfulness Mar 4:7 – General Luk 8:7 – thorns Luk 8:14 – and are Eph 2:3 – in the 2Ti 3:6 – divers
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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This verse explains why the word did not produce a crop with these people even though they understood it. Cares of this world denotes that concern and anxiety that some people have over the things of this life. They give so much attention to those things that it crowds out their consideration for the word. Deceitfulness of riches. Many people think that if they can accumulate a large amount of wealth that it will bring them happiness. But they are being deceived, for the so-called pleasures that can come only through money are temporal and at best are uncertain. Solomon says of this, “For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven” (Pro 23:5).
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
Mar 4:19. The lusts of other things. This includes all other worldly distractions. The desires become lusts, because the objects interfere with spiritual growth. What is in itself innocent may become a snare.
Fuente: A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
4:19 And the cares {f} of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful.
(f) Which pertain to this life.