The wycliffe translators generally begin their translation work with the gospel of mark because it is so short and gives the whole story quickly. Contained within the action are important matters of theological truth that can be gleaned if we take the time to ask the question why when reading for example john the baptist declaring his. Mark 2 and when he returned to capernaum after some days. Mark, good news according to watchtower online library. Jesus christ healed many blind people during his earthly ministry, and four of them are recorded in detail in the gospels. A few days later, when jesus again entered capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. In bart ehrmans book misquoting jesus, he relays a life changing event that occurred during his university days at. Mark 2 niv bible a few days later, when jesus again. Bible commentary barnes notes boxs commentaries on selected books. Upbeat music blares from the speakers, the lights are dimmed, spotlights circle the arena, and an announcer introduces the starting lineup, saving for the finale the teams mvp, who in mark is not lebron james, but jesus the messiah and son of god.
In mark 2, the pharisees are completely outraged that jesus disciples were plucking. In both, a call to discipleship is followed by several stories of jesus activity. Luther famously disliked james because he read james 2. Most homes in israel had flat roofs used for relaxation in the cool of the day and for sleeping on hot nights. These verses contain a number of things critical to sabbath keeping.
Meyer states in his commentary mark has erroneously. Free bible commentary on the gospel of mark in easy english. Mark is the only evangelist to include the twostage healing in mark 8. Scholars are divided over how or even whether jesus argument works according to principles of jewish exegesis and argumentation. Its brevity is probably the reason it is the most often translated book of the new testament.
The series of the priests was very well known among the hebrews, and so the denomination of the. If you carefully and thoughtfully work through the logic james argument up to this point, and then look at the objection, you must include all of james 2. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. The mark commentary fit both of those needs and more. Then jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, 11stand up, pick up your mat, and go home. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
In the days of abiathar the high priest, he entered the house of god and ate the consecrated. Mark the niv application commentary book 2 kindle edition by garland, david e download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The name here introduced occasions some difficulty. First, they establish jesus authorityauthority to forgive sins 2.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading mark the niv application commentary book 2. His justifying his disciples in not fasting so much as those plucking the ears of. The gospel of mark is the briefest of all the gospels, and therefore easy to read in one sitting. It is hard to resist the notion that matthew and luke deliberately expunged this line. The gospel according to mark notes and commentary siege of jerusalem 70 the destruction date according to the hebrew calendar was the 9th of av, also known as tisha bav 29 or 30 july 70. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The earlier reading, referring to abiathar, is a textbook example of the mistakes of men4 that can occur in a record. Mark 2 commentary william barclays daily study bible. In bart ehrmans book misquoting jesus, he relays a lifechanging event that occurred during his university days at. Wikipedia public domain by jim wilsford all scriptures are from the new international version unless otherwise noted. Mark 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, as set of 17 volumes on the new testament, the result of barclays dedicated work. Mark alone records jesus miracle of healing the blind man from bethsaida mark 8. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of.
And he said unto them continuing his answer to them, and adding, in confirmation of what he had said, and for the further vindication of his. Luke, and the order of the words in the greek of both shows that they point to the bush, not as the place in which god spoke, but as the title or heading by which the section exodus 3 was commonly described. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. The theology of work bible commentary is an indepth bible study tool put together by a group of. The end quotation mark should not be until the end of james 2. Mark the niv application commentary book 2 kindle edition. Jesus, servant and savior 2 volumes in 1 esv edition.
And again he entered into capernaumhis own city matthew 9. He is slain by doeg, at the command of saul, and his son abiathar joins david at the cave of adullam 1samuel 22. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. His calling of matthew from the receipt of custom, and his eating, upon that occasion, with publicans and sinners, and justifying himself in so doing v. He looks with pity upon the ruin of precious souls, and weeps over them, but we do not. Mark s is the only record that gives the name of the high priest, and in so doing it creates an historical difficulty. Copeland sermons from the gospel of mark 2 the gospel of mark table of contents introduction to mark 4 the preaching of john the baptist 1. The addition of the article gives the meaning in the days of abiathar the high priest.
This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. He tells of a story in his book misquoting jesus that while a student at. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval. A popular handbook on bible difficulties wheaton, ill victor books, 1992. The context near the beginning of his gospel, mark groups a series of stories that serve two functions. Mar, 2004 except for a few stylistic changes between mark 2. Mark 2, new international version niv the bible app. They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them.
And again he entered capernaum after some days, and it was heard that he was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. The gospel of mark is action packed with the word immediately being used numerous times. How he went into the house of god in the days of abiathar the high priest, and did eat the show bread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also. Mark 2 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. And really, this is the only way the objection makes any sense at all. According to 1 samuel 21 ahimelech was the highpriest who gave david the hallowed bread. Commentary on the book of gospel of mark by matthew henry.
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