Bible Commentary

But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judea flee to the mountains: 14 23. Immediate Tokens of the Downfall of Jerusalem 14. But when ye shall see ] Hitherto He had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:14”

And ye shall be hated of all [men] for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 13. he that shall endure ] “he at schol susteyne in to e ende,” Wyclif. The endurance here spoken of is the brave and persistent endurance of the Christian in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:13”

Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against [their] parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. The brother shall betray … – The brother shall give up in a treacherous manner his brother to be put to death, on account … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:12”

But when they shall lead [you,] and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. 11. take no thought beforehand ] Rather, be not anxious … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:11”

And the gospel must first be published among all nations. 10. the gospel must first be published ] And even so while many of His hearers were yet alive, the Gospel was proclaimed throughout the Roman Empire, from Arabia to Damascus, from Jerusalem to Illyricum, in Italy and in Spain. Comp. Rom 15:19; Rom 15:24; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:10”

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. 9. to councils ] Of the actual hearers of the Lord some were destined to find this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:9”

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these [are] the beginnings of sorrows. 8. the beginnings of sorrows ] rather, of birth-pangs. The word only occurs in four places in the N. T. Here; in the parallel, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:8”

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled: for [such things] must needs be; but the end [shall] not [be] yet. Mar 13:7 And when ye shall hear of wars. Troublous times I. We are here forewarned to expect trouble, Ye shall hear of wars and rumours of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:7”

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and shall deceive many. 6. many shall come ] Five tokens are here given, to which the Lord directs the attention of His disciples: (i) the rise of false prophets; (ii) wars and rumours of wars; (iii) the rising of nation against nation; (iv) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:6”

And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any [man] deceive you: 5. Take heed ] “The four moral key-notes of the Discourse on the Last Things are “ Beware,” “ Watch,” “ Endure,” “ Pray.” Farrar, Life, ii. p. 258. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See Poole on “Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:5”