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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:31-35

Mark 3:31-35. There came then his brethren and his mother Having at length made their way through the crowd, so as to come to the door. His brethren are here named first, as being first and most earnest in the design of taking him; for neither did these of his brethren believe on him. They sent to him, calling him They sent one into the house, who called him aloud by name. Looking round on them who sat about him With the utmost sweetness: he said, Behold my mother and my brethren... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:31

His brethren and His mother: i.e. the kinsfolk of Mark 3:21 . and . Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ), in verses: Mark 3:31-35 . without . That they might more easily seize Him (Mark 3:21 ). read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 3:31

And there come his mother and his brethren; and, standing without, they sent unto him, calling him.As noted under Mark 3:21, this terminology applied to Jesus' immediate family makes it impossible to construe "friends" in that verse as a reference to the same persons. Turlington said:This passage must not be used as evidence that Jesus' mother opposed his mission ... That Mary was among the "friends" of Mark 3:21 is an unlikely and unnecessary conclusion.[11]It is true that Jesus' brothers did... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:20-34

B. The increasing rejection of Jesus and its result 3:20-4:34As Jesus’ ministry expanded, so did rejection of Him as God’s anointed servant. Mark documented the increasing rejection that Jesus experienced (Mark 3:20-35) and then explained that Jesus taught the multitudes in parables as a result (Mark 4:1-34). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:20-35

1. The increasing rejection of Jesus 3:20-35Mark again returned to the opposition theme (cf. Mark 2:1 to Mark 3:6). He directed his readers back and forth between Jesus’ acceptance on a superficial level by the multitudes, His disciples’ growing commitment to Him, and the increasing hostility of the religious leaders. This structural pattern highlights the contrasts between the three groups.In this section Mark used a chiastic structure to show two different kinds of opposition that Jesus... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:31

Mary, along with Jesus’ half-brothers, finally arrived from Nazareth (cf. Mark 3:20-21). By inserting Jesus’ conflict with the scribes in this story Mark heightened the readers’ suspense about the results of Jesus’ conflict with His family. Perhaps the house where Jesus was was so full of people that His family could not get in but had to send word to Him that they had arrived. This approach reflects normal family relationships. Jesus’ mother and brothers were not being rude but were expecting... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:31-35

The interference of Jesus’ family 3:31-35 (cf. Matthew 12:46-50; Luke 8:19-21) read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:1-35

Choice of the Twelve1-6. The withered hand (Matthew 12:9; Luke 6:6). See on Mt. 6. Herodians] see on Matthew 22:16.7-12. Withdrawal of Jesus. Multitudes healed. See on Matthew 12:15-17. St. Mark’s account is much fuller. Observe here (a) the extraordinary sensation made by the appearance of Jesus, as shown by the great distances from which the multitudes were drawn; (b) the enormous number of cures, without any allusion to failures. Clearly the miracles recorded are only a very small proportion... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 3:31-35

(31-35) There came then his brethren and his mother.—See Notes on Matthew 12:46-50. read more

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