Bible Commentary

And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them. And his raiment became shining,…. With the rays of glory and brightness which darted from his body through his clothes, and made them as bright as the light of the sun at noon day: and exceeding white … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:3”

And after six days Jesus taketh [with him] Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them. Ch. Mar 9:2-13. The Transfiguration 2. after six days ] St Luke’s words “ about an eight days after ” (Mar 9:28) may be considered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:2”

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power. Mar 9:1. And he said unto them ] The opening verse of the Ninth Chapter connects closely with what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 9:1”

Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. 38. adulterous ] The generation is called “adulterous,” because its heart was estranged from God. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:38”

Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? 37. in exchange ] i. e. to purchase back. By soul here is meant “life” in the higher sense. The “price” which the earthly-minded man gives for the world is his soul. But after having laid that down as the price, what has he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:37”

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mar 8:36-37 For what shall it profit a man? The worth and excellency of the soul The soul of man is of inestimable value. 1. In respect of its capacity of understanding. 2. In respect of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:36”

For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it. 35. shall lose it ] This solemn saying our Lord is found to have uttered on no less than four several occasions: ( a) here, which corresponds with Mat … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:35”

And when he had called the people [unto him] with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 34. he had called ] Even in these lonely regions considerable numbers would seem to have followed Him, apparently at some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:34”

But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savorest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. 33. when he had turned about and looked on his disciples ] Observe the graphic touches of St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:33”

And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him. 32. openly ] i. e. not publicly, but “ plainly ” (“ pleinli,” Wyclif) and “ without disguise ” Comp. Joh 11:14, “Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.” Before this there had been intimations of the End, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:32”