Bible Commentary

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? Verse 31. See Clarke on Mr 11:27. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And they reasoned with themselves saying,…. Privately; perhaps, they withdrew at a little distance for a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:31”

The baptism of John, was [it] from heaven, or of men? answer me. 30. The baptism of John ] John was the most recent upholder of the validity of the prophetic order in Israel, and he had distinctly testified to the Messianic authority of our Lord (Joh 1:29-34; Joh 1:36); from whom did he receive … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:30”

And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 29. And Jesus answered ] They doubtless hoped that He would have claimed Divine authority, and then they would have had matter for accusation against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:29”

And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 28. By what authority doest thou these things? ] They evidently wished to bring Him to account for His act of the day before, and for His assumption to teach as a Rabbi, without … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:28”

And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, 27 33. Question respecting John the Baptist 27. as he was walking ] This is in keeping with St Mark’s vivid style of delineation. elders ] “eldere men,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:27”

But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses. 26. your trespasses ] The original word thus translated denotes (1) a falling beside, a falling from the right way. It is rendered in our Version (1) fault in Gal 6:1; Jas 5:16; (2) offence in Rom 4:25; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:26”

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. 25. when ye stand praying ] The posture of prayer among the Jews seems to have been most often standing; comp. the instance of Hannah (1Sa 1:26), and of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:25”

Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive [them,] and ye shall have [them.] 24. What things soever ye desire, when ye pray ] Because Prayer is the very language of Faith, He passes on to speak concerning Prayer. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:24”

For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 23. verily I say unto you … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:23”

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. 22. Have faith in God ] as the personal source of miraculous power. (Comp. Mat 17:20; Luk 17:6.) Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 11:22 Have faith in God. Have faith in God I. What faith is. 1. Taking God at His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:22”