Bible Commentary

But I say unto you, That Elijah is indeed come, and they have done unto him whatsoever they listed, as it is written of him. 13. That Elias is indeed come ] that is in the person of John the Baptist, to whom men acted even as it had been written of the persecution of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:13”

And he answered and told them, Elijah verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at naught. 12. and how ] Rather, but how is it written of the Son of Man that He must suffer many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:12”

And they asked him, saying, Why say the scribes that Elijah must first come? 11. first come ] that is before the Messiah (Mal 4:5). The Pharisees and Scribes may have urged as a capital objection against the Messiah-ship of their Master that no Elias went before Him. “It would be an infinite task,” says … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:11”

And they kept that saying with themselves, questioning one with another what the rising from the dead should mean. 10. questioning one with another ] St Mark alone mentions the perplexity which this language of their Lord occasioned to the Apostles. It was not the question of the resurrection generally, but of His resurrection, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:10”

And as they came down from the mountain, he charged them that they should tell no man what things they had seen, till the Son of man were risen from the dead. 9. they should tell no man ] This implies that they were forbidden to reveal the wonders of the night, and what they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:9”

And suddenly, when they had looked round about, they saw no man any more, save Jesus only with themselves. 8. when they had looked round about ] At first (1) they fell prostrate on their faces (Mat 17:6; comp. Exo 3:6; 1Ki 19:13), then (2) recovering from the shock of the Voice from heaven (Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:8”

And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him. 7. a cloud ] not dark and murky, but bright (Mat 17:5), overshadowed the lawgiver and the prophet, and perhaps also the Lord. “Light in its utmost intensity performs the effects … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:7”

For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid. 6. he wist not ] “Soli he wiste not what he schulde seie.” Wyclif. This word also occurs Exo 16:15, and = he knew not. Wist is the past tense of A. S. witan = to know. Compare wit = knowledge (Psa 107:27), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:6”

And Peter answered and said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 5. And Peter ] Eager, ardent, impulsive as always. This proposal he made as the mysterious visitants were being parted from Him … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:5”

And there appeared unto them Elijah with Moses: and they were talking with Jesus. 4. there appeared unto them ] The three Apostles had not witnessed the beginning of this marvellous change. They had been weighed down with sleep (Luk 9:32), lying wrapped like all Orientals in their abbas on the ground, but awakened probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:4”