Bible Commentary

Now when [Jesus] was risen early the first [day] of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. 9 11. The Appearance to Mary Magdalene 9. Now when ] On this section from 9 20, see Introduction, pp. 15, 16. he appeared first ] As yet, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:9”

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulcher; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any [man]; for they were afraid. 8. they went out quickly ] At present the holy women were over-whelmed with alarm at the sight they had witnessed and the words they had heard. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:8”

But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you. 7. go your way ] Practical action must take the place of vague astonishment. There was a message to be borne. and Peter ] No wonder it is in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:7”

And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 6. he is risen ] When exactly He had risen no man knoweth, for no man saw. But that it was true did not admit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:6”

And entering into the sepulcher, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 5. And entering into the sepulchre ] This emboldened them all to enter into the tomb, except Mary of Magdala, who, seeing in the rolling away of the stone the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:5”

And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 4. And when they looked ] But as they drew nearer amidst the glimmering light, the earth quaked beneath their feet (Mat 28:2), and looking up they saw that all cause of anxiety was removed, for the stone … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:4”

And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher? 3. And they said among themselves ] Unaware of the deputation of the Jewish rulers, which had gone to Pilate, and secured the sealing of the Stone and the setting of the watch over the Tomb (Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:3”

And very early in the morning the first [day] of the week, they came unto the sepulcher at the rising of the sun. 2. And very early in the morning ] while “ it was yet dark ” (Joh 20:1), before the dawn streaked the eastern sky on the first day of the week ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:2”

And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the [mother] of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Ch. Mar 16:1-8. The Resurrection 1. And when the sabbath was past ] Friday night, Saturday, and Saturday night passed away, three days according to the Jewish reckoning … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 16:1”

And Mary Magdalene and Mary [the mother] of Joses beheld where he was laid. 47. Mary Magdalene ] and Mary the mother of Joses (see note above, Mar 15:40) and the other women (Luk 23:55), “beheld,” i. e. observed carefully, the place where He was laid, and where, surrounded by all the mystery of death, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:47”