Bible Commentary

And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! 23. looked round about ] “Spe describitur vultus Christi, affectui conveniens, et affectibus auditorum attemperatus.” Bengel. Comp. Mar 3:5; Mar 3:34; Mar 8:34; Luk 6:10; Luk 22:61. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:23”

And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. 22. he was sad ] “ Sorrowful,” says St Matthew (Mat 19:22); “ very sorrowful,” says St Luke (Luk 18:23); “sad,” says St Mark, or rather lowring, with a cloud upon his brow. The original word only occurs in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:22”

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. 21. beholding him ] The same word, which occurs also in Mar 10:27, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:21”

And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. 20. all these have I observed ] adding, according to St Matthew, what lack I yet? We are told that when the Angel of Death came to fetch the R. Chanina, he said, “Go and fetch me the Book … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:20”

Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honor thy father and mother. 19. Thou knowest the commandments ] The young man is referred to the Commandments of the Second Table only, and they are cited generally from Exo 20:12-17. A striking … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:19”

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? [there is] none good but one, [that is,] God. 18. Why callest thou me good? ] The emphasis is on the “why.” “Dost thou know what thou meanest, when thou givest Me this appellation?” If we combine the question and rejoinder as given by St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:18”

And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? 17 31. The Rich Young Ruler 17. when he was gone forth ] Literally, when He was going forth. He was just starting, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:17”

And he took them up in his arms, put [his] hands upon them, and blessed them. 16. took them up in his arms ] He ever giveth more than men ask or think. He had been asked only to touch the children. He takes them into His arms, lays His Hands upon them, and blesses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:16”

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. Mar 10:15 As a little child. Intellectual submission Chrysostom, says Manton, has the following comparison: A smith that takes up his red-hot iron with his hands, and not with his tongs, what can … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:15”

But when Jesus saw [it,] he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. 14. he was much displeased ] This feature is peculiar to St Mark. Only lately the Lord had expressed His love towards … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:14”