Bible Commentary

And there went out unto him all the land of Judea, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 5. all the land ] This strong expression is peculiar to St Mark. But it is illustrated by the other Gospels. The crowds that flocked to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:5”

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 4. the wilderness ] i. e. the dry and unpeopled region extending from the gates of Hebron to the shores of the Dead Sea. “It is a dreary waste of rocky valleys; in some parts stern and terrible, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:4”

The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. Mar 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness. I. Ministers ought to show zeal and earnestness in their office (Isa 58:1; Hos 8:1; 2Ti 4:2). A minister of the Word must not do the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:3”

As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 2. in the prophets ] The citation is from two prophets, (1) Mal 3:1, (2) Isa 40:3. Some would read here in Isaiah the Prophet according to certain MSS. Observe that St Mark … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 1:2”

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. 20. I am with you alway ] The Lord Jesus had already taught His disciples during the forty days how He could be present with them and yet be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:20”

Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 19. therefore ] i. e. because Christ hath all power in heaven and earth. The word however is omitted in the leading MSS. teach ] Properly, make disciples of. The same … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:19”

And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 18 20. The Last Charge to the Apostles 18. came ] Rather, came up to them, near to them. power ] Rather, authority. is given ] Properly, was given, cp. ch. Mat 11:27, and Php 2:8-10. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:18”

And when they saw him, they worshiped him: but some doubted. 17. worshipped him ] See note ch. Mat 20:20. It is characteristic of St Matthew’s Gospel that this word, which indicates the homage and prostration before a king, should occur twelve times, whereas it is found twice only in each of the other Synoptics. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:17”

Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 16, 17. Jesus appears to the Eleven in Galilee Peculiar to St Matthew 16. a mountain ] Rather, the mountain. Perhaps the highland behind Tell Hum or Capernaum (see map), the scene of their earliest intercourse with Christ, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:16”

So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day. 15. this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day ] Hence St Matthew found it especially needful to narrate the true facts. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 28:15”