Bible Commentary

And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, Ch. Mar 11:1-11. The Triumphal Entry 1. And when ] The order of events at this point needs explanation. (1) The Saviour apparently reached Bethany on the evening of Friday, Nisan 8. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:1”

And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way. 52. and followed Jesus ] or followed him along the road, glorifying God, as St Luke adds (Luk 18:43), and joining the festal company of his Healer, who all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:52”

And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight. 51. Lord ] The original word is “Rabboni” = my Master. The blind man gives Him the title of greatest reverence that he knew. The title … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:51”

And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus. 50. casting away his garment ] i. e. his abba, or upper garment, he rose, or, according to a better reading, leaped up. “Sturtinge cam to him,” Wyclif. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 50. And he, casting away his garment] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:50”

And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee. 49. stood still ] in the fulness of His compassionate heart. commanded him to be called ] Or, more graphically, according to some MSS., said, Call him. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:49”

And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, [Thou] son of David, have mercy on me. 48. charged him ] “retnyden hym, at he schulde be stille.” Wyclif. They rebuked him and his companion, deeming their clamours illmannered and unworthy of Him, who was passing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:48”

And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, [thou] son of David, have mercy on me. 47. Son of David ] This was the popular designation of the Messiah. He may have heard of the recent resurrection of Lazarus, which took place in his own … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:47”

And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 46 52. Passing through Jericho. Blind Bartimus 46. And they came ] Leaving behind them the upland pastures of Pera, the little … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:46”

For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. 45. and to give his life ] We have here one of the early intimations of the mysterious purport of the Passion, that the Redeemer was about to give His life … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:45”

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest shall be servant of all. 44. And whosoever of you will be thechiefestor “first.” shall bethat is, “lethim be,” or “shall be he who is prepared to be.” servant of allone inthe lowest condition of service. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:44”