Bible Commentary

[Saying,] Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles: 33. Saying, Behold, we go up toJerusalemfor the last time, and”all things that arewritten by the prophets concerning … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:33”

And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 32 34. Predictions of the Passion 32. they were in the way … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:32”

But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first. 31. many that are first ] Very signally was the former part of this verse fulfilled temporarily in the case of St peter himself, finally in that of Judas; while the latter part was wonderfully realised in the instance of St Paul, so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:31”

But he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. 30. with persecutions ] An important limitation. See 2Co 12:10; 2Th 1:4; 2Ti 3:11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 30. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:30”

And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s, Verse 29. And the Gospel’s] Read, for the sake of the Gospel. I have with Griesbach adopted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:29”

Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee. 28. and have followed thee ] adding, as St Matthew relates, “what shall we have therefore?” In reply to which our Lord uttered glorious words respecting the Twelve Thrones to be occupied by the Apostles “in the Regeneration,” or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:28”

And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible. And Jesus, looking upon them,…. And by their countenances saw the surprise and anxiety of mind they were in, as well as by his omniscience, knew their private reasonings among themselves: saith, with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:27”

And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? And they were astonished out of measure,…. They were still more amazed, their surprise increased exceedingly upon our Lord’s using the above comparison; which, in their apprehension, showed, that it was utterly impossible for a rich man to enter into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:26”

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. 25. It is easier for a camel ] This figure has been variously interpreted. ( a) Some have rendered it an “anchor-rope,” as though the word was “ kamilon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:25”

And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! 24. Children ] By this affectionate title He softens the sadness and sternness of His words. for them that trust in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:24”