馬可福音 3:19-21 RCUVTS

Retirement. In the calm and successful prosecution of his work, Jesus has excited various feelings in the minds of the different classes around him. He has wrought many miracles—all of them miracles of mercy; almost all, so far as recorded, miracles of healing. Of necessity his presence is hailed by the throngs of needy and suffering ones, and "his name is as ointment poured forth" to the multitudes who have proved his rower to heal. These cannot be restrained from publishing his fame... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The twelve. Some of these twelve had been "called" by the Master long ago, and had already been much in his company. Others had been, for a shorter time and less intimately, associated with him. This formal appointment and commission took place upon the mount, and immediately before the delivery of the ever-memorable sermon to the disciples and the multitude. The passage is suggestive of great general truths. I. CHRIST THOUGHT FIT TO EMPLOY HUMAN AGENTS IN THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The choosing of the apostles. I. THE RELATION BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS SERVANTS WAS DELIBERATELY ENTERED UPON AND VOLUNTARY IN ITS NATURE . 1 . It was formally commenced in retirement. We may suppose a season of devotion. The absence of public excitement or external interference was evidently desired. 2 . The utmost freedom existed on both sides. He called "whom he himself would: and they went unto him? There was no coercion. The highest principles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The need of missionaries. I. POPULARIZERS OF GREAT DOCTRINES ARE NECESSARY in every branch of science, art, literature, religion. Where would the sublime doctrine we call the gospel have been, as an influence, had there not been found men to make it "current coin"? II. SECOND - HAND INSTRUMENTALITY PLAYS A LARGE PART IS THE SPIRITUAL WORLD . Few are the leaders or generals, many the officers, multitudinous the rank and file; but every soldier who is in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

Parallel passages: Matthew 10:2-4 ; Luke 6:12-19 .— The choosing of the twelve. I. THE CHOICE AND ITS OBJECT . The Saviour ascends the mountain that was near at hand, probably Karun Hattin , " and calls to him whom he wished." At once they went off away ( ἀπό ), leaving other things, and turning to him as their sole object. Of these he appointed, or ordained—though the original word is more simple, viz. "he made "—twelve for a threefold purpose: II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:18-19

Andrew is next mentioned after these eminent apostles, as the first called. The word is from the Greek, and means "manly." Bartholomew , that is, Bar-tolmai, the son of Tolmay. This is a patronymic, and not a proper name. It has been with good reason supposed that he is identical with Nathanael, of whom we first read in John 1:46 , as having been found by Philip and brought to Christ. In the three synoptic Gospels we find Philip and Bartholomew enumerated together in the lists of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The last clause of Mark 3:19 , And they went into an house , should form the opening sentence of a new paragraph, and should therefore become the first clause of Mark 3:20 , as in the Revised Version. According to the most approved reading, the words are ( ἐξῆλθον ), He cometh into an house , or, He cometh home. There is here a considerable gap in St. Mark's narrative. The sermon on the mount followed upon the call of the apostles, at all events so far as it affected them and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

Christ hindered by his friends. I. THROUGH IGNORANCE . Owing II. BY CHARGING HIM WITH MADNESS . They had so little of the spirit of self-denial in themselves that they could not understand enthusiasm which would not admit of his attending to his own wants, "so much as to eat bread." 1 . They feared also the consequences which might arise from the presence of his enemies. The scribes were there "from Jerusalem," on the alert to find accusation against him; and they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-22

The Saviour judged by the world. There were various opinions amongst the multitude. They cannot be indifferent to the work and teaching of Christ. "Some believed, and some believed not." Of those who did not believe all were in opposition to him. This circumstance was— I. A TRIBUTE TO THE INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE GOSPEL . II. IT ILLUSTRATED THE IMPOTENCY OF THE CARNAL MIND IN SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS . III . IT SUGGESTS THE PERILS ... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-22

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