Bible Commentary

Then come unto him the Sadducees, which say there is no resurrection; and they asked him, saying, 18 27. The Question of the Sadducees Respecting the Resurrection 18. the Sadducees ] Hitherto the Sadducees, “few, rich, and dignified,” had stood aloof, and affected to ignore the disciples of the despised “Prophet of Nazareth.” Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:18”

And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marveled at him. 17. Render ] Literally, Give back, pay as being due. “therefore yelde ye to Csar,” Wyclif. It was not a question of a voluntary gift, but of a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:17”

And they brought [it.] And he saith unto them, Whose [is] this image and superscription? And they said unto him, Caesar’s. 16. Whose is this image ] “The little silver coin, bearing on its surface the head encircled with a wreath of laurel, and bound round with the sacred fillet the well-known features, the most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:16”

Shall we give, or shall we not give? But he, knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? bring me a penny, that I may see [it.] 15. knowing their hypocrisy ] “verum se eis ostendit, ut dixerant.” Bengel. bring me ] “They would not be likely to carry with them the hated … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:15”

And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not? 14. Master, we know ] This was said … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:14”

And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in [his] words. 13 17. The Question of the Tribute Money 13. And they send ] Having failed themselves, the Jewish authorities resolved to send some of the Pharisees in company with the Herodians, to try to force Him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:13”

And they sought to lay hold on him, but feared the people: for they knew that he had spoken the parable against them: and they left him, and went their way. 12. they sought ] All three Evangelists take note of the exasperation of our Lord’s hearers at words which they now clearly perceived were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:12”

This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes? This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes. That is, the exaltation of the Messiah, after he had been so ill treated, and at last put to death by the Jews. These words are a continuation of the passage … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:11”

And have ye not read this Scripture; The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner: 10. And have ye ] Rather, And did ye never read this Scripture? referring them to Psa 118:21; Psa 118:23, a Psalm which the Jews applied to the Messiah, and which is actually twice applied … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:10”

What shall therefore the lord of the vineyard do? he will come and destroy the husbandmen, and will give the vineyard unto others. 9. he will come ] According to St Matthew, this was the answer of the Pharisees themselves, either, before they were aware, pronouncing sentence against themselves, or pretending in the hardness of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 12:9”