Bible Commentary

And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you? The order of the discourse as recorded by Mark something differeth from that in Matthew, but the evangelists were not so accurate in that, but took care only to set down the substance of the discourse, as appears from the relation of several … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:3”

And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away [his] wife? tempting him. 2. Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife ] “for every cause?” as St Matthew adds (Mat 19:3). On this point the rival schools of Hillel and Shammai were … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:2”

And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again. Ch. Mar 10:1-12. Marriage Legislation of the Pharisees 1. And ] Between the events just recorded and those of which the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 10:1”

Salt [is] good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. 50. Salt is good ] in its kind and its effect, as preserving from corruption. have lost ] “It was the belief of the Jews that salt would by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:50”

For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 49. every one shall be salted with fire ] Salt and fire have properties in common. Salt, like a subtle flame, penetrates all that is corruptible, and separates that which is decaying and foul, whilst it fixes and quickens … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:49”

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mar 9:44; Mar 9:46; Mar 9:48 Where their worm dieth not. – The punishment of the wicked, dreadful and interminable Some will say that this doctrine has no tendency to do good; it is idle to think of frightening men into religion. It is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:48”

And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Verse 47. See Clarke on Mr 9:43. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible 47. And if thine … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:47”

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Mar 9:44; Mar 9:46; Mar 9:48 Where their worm dieth not. – The punishment of the wicked, dreadful and interminable Some will say that this doctrine has no tendency to do good; it is idle to think of frightening men into religion. It is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:46”

And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Verse 45. See Clarke on Mr 9:43. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And if … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:45”

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 44. where their worm ] These words are cited from Isa 66:14. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 9:44; Mar 9:46; Mar 9:48 Where their worm dieth not. – The punishment of the wicked, dreadful and interminable Some will say that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:44”