Bible Commentary

But he went out, and began to publish [it] much, and to blaze abroad the matter, insomuch that Jesus could no more openly enter into the city, but was without in desert places: and they came to him from every quarter. 45. began to publish it much ] even as others in similar circumstances found … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:45”

And saith unto him, See thou say nothing to any man: but go thy way, show thyself to the priest, and offer for thy cleansing those things which Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. 44. shew thyself to the priest ] that he may attest the reality of thy cure (Lev 14:3). those things … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:44”

And he straitly charged him, and forthwith sent him away; 43. And he straitly charged him ] The word thus rendered occurs in four other places; (1) Mat 9:30, “Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it;” (2) Mar 14:5, “And they murmured against her,” said of the Apostles in their indignation … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:43”

And, as soon as he had spoken, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed. And as soon as he had spoken,…. The above words, immediately the leprosy departed from him, and he was cleansed; from it, and which seems to be done not by touching him, but by the words spoken, which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:42”

And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth [his] hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 41. and touched him ] though this act was strictly forbidden by the Mosaic Law as causing ceremonial defilement. But “He, Himself remaining undefiled, cleansed him whom He touched; for in Him life overcame … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:41”

And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 40 45. Cleansing of a Leper 40. there came ] Better, there cometh, in the present tense. See Introduction, p. 19. a leper ] One afflicted with the most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:40”

And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils. And he preached in their synagogues – See Mat 4:23. All Galilee – See Mat 1:22. And cast out devils – See Mat 4:24. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 39. And he preached] He continued preaching – : this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:39”

And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 38. towns ] rather village-towns or country-towns. The word only occurs here. His gracious Presence was not to be confined to Capernaum. Dalmanutha, Magdala, Bethsaida, Chorazin were all near at hand. For … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:38”

And when they had found him, they said unto him, All [men] seek for thee. Verse 37. All men seek for thee.] Some to hear; some to be healed; some to be saved; and some, perhaps, through no good motive. There are all sorts of followers in the train of Christ; but how few walk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:37”

And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 36. Simon ] already with his earnest impulsiveness beginning to take the lead. Comp. Luk 8:45; Luk 9:32. followed after Him ] The word in the original is very expressive and only occurs here. It denotes (i) to follow hard upon, (ii) to pursue … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:36”