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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:22-24

The Lord's Supper. The Lord's Supper was the natural outgrowth of the Passover. The broken bread, which was made a symbol of our Lord's broken body, had been seen and partaken of for generations by the Jews, who had regarded it as "the bread of affliction" which their fathers once ate in Egypt. "The cup of blessing," transformed into "the communion of the blood of Christ," was the third cup in the feast, which followed on the distribution of the Paschal lamb, and preceded the singing of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:22-25

The Lord's Supper. A good title, as it was an evening meal; and it was appropriated to a new and special purpose by our Lord, in connection with whom its significance is received. He is the Host, while his disciples are the guests. Consider it:— I. IN RELATION TO THE PASSOVER . The general meaning of the Passover was perpetuated in a spiritual sense. There was: 1 . A transfer . Not of the whole Passover, but of a portion. It was during the progress of that meal, "as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:22-25

The Lord's Supper a celebration of death. It is elsewhere spoken of as a "memorial," i.e. a funeral feast for the Savior. Not merely a vain regret, an indulgence of disconsolate affection, but— I. A CELEBRATION OF DEATH AS COMPLETED SELF - SACRIFICE . 1 . Therefore all that was most precious in the life was secured, in the highest degree and the best way, as a blessing for others . The early disciples were not handling mangled, useless remains, but touching a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:22-25

Eucharistic service. I. THE SYMBOLIC BREAD AND WINE . Eating and drinking are the most significant physical acts of life. For they are the foundation of life. Hence the act is appropriate as a symbol of the foundation of spiritual life. The appropriation of Christ by the intelligence and will is analogous to the appropriation of food in the process of digestion. II. THE SERVICE IS THE VISIBLE SEAL OF A NEW COVENANT . Which is a tinuation, an enlargement or... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 14:17-25

Mark 14:17-25. In the evening he cometh with the twelve See notes on Matthew 26:20-29. This is my blood of the new testament Or, covenant; that is, this I appoint to be a perpetual sign and memorial of my blood, as shed for establishing the new covenant, that all who shall believe in me, may receive all its gracious promises. I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, &c. That is, I shall drink no more before I die: the next wine I drink will not be earthly, but heavenly. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 14:22-26

142. The Lord’s Supper instituted (Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:14-20)By the time of Jesus, the Jewish Passover had developed into a set form with a number of added procedures. Among the additions was a cup of wine, for which the head of the household offered a prayer of thanks (or blessing; cf. 1 Corinthians 10:16). He filled this cup and passed it among the participants, both before and after the eating of unleavened bread. The participants also sang a collection of psalms known... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 14:22

did eat = were eating. All that happened before and at this third supper is not given in Mark. eat . All the texts omit this word. is = represents. Figure of speech Metaphor. See App-6 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 14:22

And as they were eating, he took bread, and when he had blessed, he brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take ye: this is my body.THE INSTITUTION OF THE LORD'S SUPPERIn context, here was a mighty declaration of the godhead of Jesus. On the morrow, he would die; but on that night he instituted a memorial looking to the centuries afterward, a memorial in which his body and blood were offered in the symbols chosen as the soul's true food. The full meaning of this sacred memorial was to be more... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 14:22

Mark 14:22. And as they did eat, &c.— And having eaten. See the note on Matthew 26:26. read more

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