Bible Commentary

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: 43. But so shall it not be amongyou: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your ministerasubordinate servant. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible But so shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:43”

But Jesus called them [to him,] and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 42. which ] Commonly used at the time our translation was made for the relative “ who,” and applied to persons, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:42”

And when the ten heard [it,] they began to be much displeased with James and John. 41. began to be much displeased ] “hadden endignacioun,” Wyclif. The sons of Zebedee had been in a better social position than most of their brethren, and this attempt to secure a pre-eminence of honour kindled a storm of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:41”

But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but [it shall be given to them] for whom it is prepared. 40. but it shall be given ] This is not a very happy interpolation. The verse really runs thus: But to sit on My right hand … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:40”

And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 39. And they said unto him, We can ] They knew not at the time what they said, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:39”

But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? Mar 10:38 Ye know not what ye ask. Prayers offered in ignorance answered in love 1. They did ask. Whatever be thy desire, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:38”

They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory. 37. that we may sit ] The mention of Thrones (Mat 19:28), as in reversion for the Twelve at the coming of their Master in glory, may have suggested … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:37”

And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you? 36. And he said unto them, Whatwould ye that I should do for you?Though well aware what wasin their mind and their mother’s, our Lord will have the unseemlypetition uttered before all. Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:36”

And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire. 35 45. The Ambitious Apostles 35. James and John ] and with them their mother Salome, to ask the same favour on their behalf. She was one of the constant … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:35”

And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again. 34. and shall kill him ] Or, as St Matthew adds, “ crucify Him.” Now for the first time is revealed this last, this greatest horror (see Mat 20:19). … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:34”