Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:21-28
See also Luke 4:31-37.Mark 1:21And they went into Capernaum - For the situation of Capernaum see the notes at Matthew 4:13.Straightway - Immediately. On the following Sabbath.The synagogue - See the notes at Matthew 4:23.And taught - In the synagogue, the presiding elder, after reading the Scriptures, invited anyone who chose to address the people, Acts 13:15. Though our Saviour was not a “priest” of the Levitical order or an “officer” of the synagogue, yet we find him often availing himself of... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:24
Christ and the demons. I. THE FEELINGS THE QUESTION BETRAYED . 1. A sense of inevitable relation. His presence at once discovers them; there is no escape when he is near. Their true character is more strongly and unmistakably manifested, as darkness is revealed by light. A positive sense of relation to his person and work is called forth. How far may this have been a witness within themselves personally—in their own individual consciousness? how far a merely constitutional... read more