Bible Commentary

And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, Mar 4:7; Mar 4:18-19 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. The character of worldly-minded hearers considered 1. The treatment the Word meets with from these persons. They hear and receive it. 2. How this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:18”

And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word’s sake, immediately they are offended. 17. affliction ] The word thus translated denotes (i) pressure, that which presses upon or burdens the spirit; then (2) the distress arising therefrom. The word tribulation rests … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:17”

And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; Mar 4:5; Mar 4:16-17 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth. – The seed upon stony ground I. A brief biography of certain professors in religion. They … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:16”

And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. 15. Satan ] See note above, Mar 3:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 15. THESE are they] Probably our … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:15”

The sower soweth the word. 14. The sower ] This is applicable to (i) Christ, who “ came forth from the Father and was come into the world” (Joh 16:28); (ii) His Apostles; (iii) all who go forth in His Name, and with His authority. For other comparisons of the relations of the teacher and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:14”

And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables? 13. Know ye not this parable? ] For it afforded the simplest type or pattern of a Parable. all parables = all My Parables. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 13. Know ye not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:13”

That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them. 12. that seeing they may see, and not perceive ] At the beginning of His ministry our Lord did not teach by Parables. “The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:12”

And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all [these] things are done in parables: 11. the mystery ] The word Mystery denotes (1) a religious mystery like those of Eleusis, into which men were initiated; (2) a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:11”

And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable. 10 25. The Explanation of the Parable 10. And when he was alone ] St Mark here anticipates what took place after the Saviour had “ sent the multitudes away ” and “ gone into the house … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:10”

And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. 9. He that hath ears to hear ] These solemn words are found in the three Gospels. Our Lord is recorded to have used them on six occasions; (1) Mat 11:15; (2) Mat 13:43; (3) Mar 4:9; (4) Mar 4:23; (5) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 4:9”