Bible Commentary

But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) 10. that ye may know ] “By doing that which is capable of being put to the proof, I will vindicate My right and power to do that which, in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:10”

Whether is it easier to say to the sick of the palsy, [Thy] sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and take up thy bed, and walk? 9. Whether is it easier ] Observe what is here contrasted, Not, “Which is easier, to forgive sin or to raise a paralytic?” but “Which is easier, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:9”

And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts? 8. in his spirit ] His soul was human, but His “Spirit” was divine, and by this divine faculty He penetrated and then revealed to them the “thoughts and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:8”

Why doth this [man] thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only? 7. blasphemies ] for the claim to forgive sins implied a distinct equality with God in respect to one of His most incommunicable attributes. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mar 2:7-11 But that ye may know that the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:7”

But there were certain of the scribes sitting there, and reasoning in their hearts, 6. certain of the scribes ] During our Lord’s absence from Capernaum it would seem there had arrived not only from Galilee, but even from Juda and Jerusalem (Luk 5:17), Pharisees and lawyers, who were insidiously watching all that He did. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:6”

When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. 5. their faith ] The faith of all, of the paralytic himself and those that bore him. The Holy One did not reject this “charitable work” of theirs in bringing him before Him, any more than … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:5”

And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken [it] up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. 4. they uncovered the roof ] They appear (1) to have ascended to the flat roof probably … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:4”

And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. 3. borne of four ] Notice the pictorial definiteness of the Evangelist. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See this miracle explained in Mat 9:2-8. Palsy – See the notes at Mat 4:24. Borne of four – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:3”

And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them,] no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 2. about the door ] All the avenues of approach to the house were blocked up, and the courtyard or vestibule was filled. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:2”

And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. Ch. Mar 2:1-12. The Paralytic and the Power to forgive Sins 1. he entered ] after the subsidence of the late excitement. the house ] Either His own house, which He occupied with His mother and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 2:1”