Bible Commentary

But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee. 28. after that I am risen ] The Angel afterwards referred to these very words at the open Sepulchre on the world’s first Easter-Day (Mar 16:6-7). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 14:28 I will go before you into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:28”

And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 27. And Jesus saith unto them ] These words really were uttered as they sat at the table just after the institution of the Holy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:27”

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 26 31. The Flight of the Apostles foretold and the Denials of St Peter 26. when they had sung an hymn ] In all probability the concluding portion of the Hallel. See above, note on Mar 14:16. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:26”

Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you,…. This seems, to have been said after the eating of the passover, according to Lu 22:18, but was, in reality, not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:25”

And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. 24. This is my blood of the new testament ] or rather, Covenant. Some of the best MSS. here omit “new.” He reminds them of the old Covenant also made in blood with their fathers in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:24”

And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave [it] to them: and they all drank of it. 23. he took the cup ] probably the third Cup, and known as the “Cup of Blessing.” See above, Mar 14:16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And he took the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:23”

And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke [it,] and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. 22 25. Institution of the Holy Eucharist 22. And as they did eat ] On the departure of the Traitor the Saviour, as though relieved of a heavy load, broke … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:22”

The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born. 21. woe to that man ] The intimation just given was uttered privately for the ear of St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:21”

And he answered and said unto them, [It is] one of the twelve, that dippeth with me in the dish. 20. he answered and said unto them ] “ Answered ” is omitted in the best MSS. The intimation was made privately to St John, to whom St Peter had made a sign that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:20”

And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, [Is] it I? and another [said, Is] it I? 19. they began to be sorrowful ] The very thought of treason was to their honest and faithful hearts insupportable, and excited great surprise and deepest sorrow. one by one ] Observe … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:19”