Bible Commentary

Tell us, when shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled? 4. what shall be the sign ] The question is given more fully by St Matthew, Mat 24:3. It embraced three points: (i) the time of the destruction of the Temple; the sign (ii) of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:4”

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 3. the mount of Olives ] Nothing more appears to have been said now, and crossing the valley of the Kidron, the little company ascended the steep footpath that leads over the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:3”

And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 2. there shall not be left ] Though now they seem fixed in their places for eternity. And even as He said, less than forty years afterwards, “Zion was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:2”

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings [are here]! Ch. Mar 13:1-13. Prophecies of the Destruction of Jerusalem 1. And as he went ] Leaving the Temple, He passed with His Apostles down the eastern steps toward the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 13:1”

For all [they] did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, [even] all her living. 44. of their abundance ] i. e. of their superfluity, “of at ing at was plenteuous to hem.” Wyclif. she of her want ] “of hir myseste sente alle ingis … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:44”

And he called [unto him] his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 43. he called unto him ] “De re magna. Specimen judicii olim exercendi, pro statu cordium.” Bengel. more in, than all they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:43”

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 42. a certain poor widow ] One of the helpless class which He had just described as devoured by the extortion of the Scribes and Pharisees. In three words St Mark presents to us a picture of her … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:42”

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 41 44. The Widow’s Mite 41. And Jesus sat ] In perfect calm and quiet of spirit after all the fierce opposition of this “day of Questions.” the treasury ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:41”

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. 40. devour widows’ houses ] as guardians and administrators of their property greater damnation ] “pei taken longe dom,” Wyclif. The word denotes “judgment,” “punishment.” The verb from which it comes denotes “to judge,” pass sentence, condemn. In 1Co … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:40”

And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 39. the chief seats ] The seats of honour for the elders of the synagogue were placed in front of the ark containing the Law, in the uppermost part, where they sat with their faces to the people. In the synagogue at … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:39”