Bible Commentary

And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 43. offend thee ] or, as in margin, cause thee to offend, lead thee into sin. Our Lord makes special … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:43”

And whosoever shall offend one of [these] little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. 42. a millstone ] Literally, an ass-mill-stone, a mill-stone turned by an ass. These were much larger and heavier than the stones … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:42”

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. 41. a cup of water ] which all gave readily in those sultry lands. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Whosoever shall give … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:41”

For he that is not against us is on our part. Verse 40. He that is not against us, is on our part.] Or rather, Whosoever is not against YOU, is for YOU. Instead of , us, I would read , you, on the authority of ADSHV, upwards of forty others, Syriac, Armenian, Persic, Coptic, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:40”

But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. 39. Forbid him not ] Compare the words of Joshua and the reply of Moses in Num 11:28-29; “and Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses answered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:39”

And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbade him, because he followeth not us. 38 41. The Question of John 38. And John answered him ] The words in My name of Mar 9:37 seem to have reminded the Apostle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:38”

Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me. 37. Whosoever shall receive one ofsuch childrenso manifesting the spirit unconsciously displayedby this child. in my namefrom love toMe. receiveth me; and whosoevershall receive me, receiveth not me, but Him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:37”

And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, 36. And he took a child“alittle child” (Mt 18:2);but the word is the same in both places, as also in Lu9:47. and set him in the midst ofthem: and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:36”

And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all. 35. And he sat down ] Observe the many graphic and pathetic touches in this and the following verse. (1) He sits down; (2) He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:35”

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who [should be] the greatest. 34. who should be the greatest ] They called to mind perhaps the preference given on Hermon to Peter and the sons of Zebedee, and now disputed who should be the greatest in the Messianic kingdom, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:34”