Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:17-31
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
Mark 14:26-31. And they went out into the mount of Olives At the conclusion of the supper; Jesus and his disciples sung a proper psalm, or song of praise, together, as was customary at the close of the passover, and then he set out for the mount of Olives, choosing to retire thither, that he might prevent a riot in Jerusalem, and bring no trouble upon the master of the house where he celebrated the passover. Jesus said, All ye shall be offended this night See the notes on Matthew... read more
149. Disciples’ failure foretold (Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:24-38; John 13:36-38)Despite all that Jesus had shown and taught his disciples about humility, and in spite of the death he was about to die for them, they were still arguing about who was the greatest among them. Jesus reminded them again of the different standards in the earthly and heavenly kingdoms. He had given them an example in the way he lived among them, showing that true greatness lay in serving others (Luke... read more
shall be offended = will stumble. because of = in, or at. Greek. en . App-104 . this night = in (Greek. en) this night. But all the texts omit "because . . . night". ([L].) for = because. it is written = it standeth written. Quoted from Zechariah 13:7 . read more
And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad.PETER'S DENIAL WAS PREDICTEDThe Lord was about to foretell the denial of Peter and the flight of the Twelve, but he began by appealing to the prophecy here quoted from Zechariah 13:7. God had revealed himself in the Old Testament under the extensive use of the metaphor of "the shepherd of Israel" (Psalms 23; Ezekiel 16, etc.); but here it was stated that the... read more
A. The Servant’s anticipation of suffering 14:1-52Several themes peak in this section. Here we have the clearest evidence that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God (cf. Mark 1:1; Mark 8:29). Here, too, Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders, His foes, came to a head (cf. Mark 3:1; Mark 3:6; Mark 11:18; Mark 12:12). The ignorance and selfishness of Jesus’ disciples, His friends, also peaked (cf. Mark 3:19; Mark 6:1-6; Mark 8:31 to Mark 10:52). Finally, the Servant’s ministry climaxed in... read more
2. Jesus’ sufferings because of desertion 14:12-52The Servant’s sufferings in anticipation of His death continue in this section of the text. They centered around two events, Jesus’ observance of the Passover with His disciples and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane with His Father. read more
We should understand the meaning of "fall away" (Gr. skandalisthesesthe, cf. Mark 4:17; Mark 6:3; Mark 9:42-47) in the light of the prophecy that Jesus said predicted it (Zechariah 13:7). Zechariah did not mean that the sheep would abandon the shepherd permanently much less that they would cease to be what they were. He pictured the flock fleeing from the shepherd because someone attacked him. That is precisely what the disciples did when the authorities arrested and executed Jesus. Later those... read more
The prediction of Peter’s denial 14:27-31 (cf. Matthew 26:31-35; Luke 22:31-34; John 13:36-38)Evidently Jesus made this prediction in the upper room before the institution of the Lord’s Supper. Mark probably inserted it here in his narrative because of its logical connection with Jesus’ arrest in Gethsemane. read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:27-72
Peter's fall. The painful declaration that the words of the prophet, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered abroad," would find their fulfillment in them, and in "All ye shall be offended," roused Peter's spirit, and with a bold but mistaken estimate of his own courage and devotion, he fearlessly, even presumptuously, affirmed, "Although all shall be offended, yet will not I." St. Luke has preserved for us words which throw much light upon the incident of Peter's... read more