Bible Commentary

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and [with] staves to take me? 48. answered and said unto them ] Those to whom He now spoke were, as we learn from St Luk 22:52, some chief priests and elders and officers of the Temple guard, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:48”

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. 47. And one of them that stood by ] This we know from St John was Simon Peter (Joh 18:10), displaying his characteristic impetuosity to the end. Some think the Apostle’s name … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:47”

And they laid their hands on him, and took him. Having, to complete the history of the passion, especially as to what is said of it by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, in my notes on Matthew considered all passages relating to what Matthew saith, the things here mentioned being opened in our notes on Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:46”

And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 45. and kissed him ] Rather, kissed Him tenderly or fervently. The customary kiss of a disciple to his teacher. The same word in the original with its intensifying preposition is used to express (i) the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:45”

And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead [him] away safely. 44. a token ] Judas had never imagined that our Lord would Himself come forth to meet His enemies (Joh 18:2-5). He had anticipated the necessity of giving a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:44”

And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 43 52. The Betrayal 43. And immediately ] while He yet spake, the garden was filled with armed men, and flashed with the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:43”

Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand. Mar 14:42-43; Mar 14:45-46 He that betrayeth Me is at hand. The betrayer I. We see in him what religious privileges and advantages it is possible to enjoy and yet be destitute of vital piety. How impressively does the fatal example of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:42”

And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take [your] rest; it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 41. the third time ] The Temptation of the Garden divides itself, like that of the Wilderness, into three … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:41”

And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him. 40. their eyes were heavy ] “sopli her yzen were greuyd,” Wyclif. Even as had been the case on the Mount of Transfiguration. The original word supported by the best MSS. only occurs here, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:40”

And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words. Mar 14:39 And prayed, and spake the same words. Perseverance in prayer We may learn from this what we are to do in time of distress and affliction; we are not only to go to God by prayer for help, comfort, and deliverance; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:39”