Bible Commentary

And as they sat and did eat, Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, One of you which eateth with me shall betray me. 18. And as they sat ] Grouping together the four narratives, which, as they approach the Passion, expand into the fulness of a diary, we infer that (i) when the little … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:18”

And in the evening he cometh with the twelve. 17 21. Commencement of the Supper. Revelation of the Traitor 17. in the evening ] “It was probably while the sun was beginning to decline in the horizon that Jesus and the disciples descended once more over the Mount of Olives into the Holy City. Before … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:17”

And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover. 16. they made ready the passover ] This preparation would include the provision of the unleavened cakes, of the bitter herbs, the four or five cups of red wine mixed with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:16”

And he will show you a large upper room furnished [and] prepared: there make ready for us. 15. a large upper room furnished ] “a greet souping place strewid,” Wyclif. The guest-chamber was on the upper floor, ready, and provided with couches, as the custom of reclining at meals required. We may conclude also from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:15”

And wheresoever he shall go say ye to the goodman of the house, The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples? 14. say ye to the goodman of the house ] The words addressed to him, and the confidential nature of the communication, make it probable that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:14”

And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him. 13. he sendeth forth two of his disciples ] The Apostles Peter and John (Luk 22:8). and there shall meet you ] Observe the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:13”

And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover? 12 16. Preparations for the Last Supper 12. the first day of unleavened bread ] Wednesday in Passion week would seem to have been … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:12”

And when they heard [it,] they were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently betray him. 11. they were glad ] They shuddered not at the suggested deed of darkness. His proposal filled them with joy. and promised ] How much he expected when he went over to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:11”

And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. 10, 11. The Compact of Judas with the Chief Priests 10. And Judas Iscariot ] The words “ to the burying ” must have fallen like the death knell of all his Messianic hopes on the ears of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:10”

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her. 9. this gospel shall be preached ] A memorable prophecy, and to this day memorably fulfilled. The story of her devoted adoration has gone forth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:9”