Mark 1:22 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:22

They were astonished at his teaching ( ἐξεπλήσσοντο ἐπὶ τῇ διδαχῇ ). The verb in the Greek is a very strong and expressive one; it is a very suitable word to express the first impressions of utter amaze-sent produced by our Lord's "teaching." There were several things which caused his teaching ( δίδαχη ) to differ from that of the scribes. There was no lack of self-assertion in their teaching; but their words did not carry weight. Their teaching was based chiefly on tradition;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:22

"Having authority." St. Mark's Gospel has been characterized as the Gospel for the Romans, as the Gospel of Power, as the Gospel of the Resurrection. The symbol denoting this second evangelist is the lion. There has always been a feeling that the dignity and majesty, the might and victory, of Emmanuel are in an especial manner set before the reader in this one of the four Gospels. Certainly the first chapter strikes the key-note of this strain. Jesus appears as the mysterious Lord, who... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 1:21-22

Mark 1:21-22. And they went into Capernaum When our Lord had thus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John, they all left the side of the lake, and entered with him into the city of Capernaum. And straightway on the sabbath day Doubtless the next sabbath, which was probably the very next day. The word for sabbath da y, τοις σαββασιν , is in the plural number, and the expression is frequently the same where it is evidently to be understood of a particular day, as Matthew 12:1; Matthew 28:1;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 1:21-28

28. Man with an evil spirit healed (Mark 1:21-28; Luke 4:31-37)While in Capernaum Jesus preached in the local synagogue. People noticed that his teaching was very much different from that of the Jewish religious teachers. Instead of arguing about small points of the law he taught the truth of God plainly. All who heard had no doubt that this was God’s message taught with his authority (Mark 1:21-22).On this occasion, however, Jesus’ teaching was violently opposed by evil satanic powers that had... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 1:22

at. G r. epi. App-104 . He taught. Referring to the character of His teaching as setting Him forth as Divine. See note on Matthew 7:29 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 1:22

And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.Matthew reported the close of the sermon on the mount in almost these exact words. Why? Both Matthew, Mark, and all the gospel writers drew freely upon the established oral tradition which existed for about a decade before Matthew wrote and about three decades before Mark wrote. Such an expression as this verse had been repeated perhaps millions of times by believers in recounting the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:22

22. And they were astonished at his doctrine—or "teaching"—referring quite as much to the manner as the matter of it. for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes—See on :-. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:21-28

1. Jesus’ teaching and healing in the Capernaum synagogue 1:21-28 (cf. Luke 4:31-37) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:21-34

B. Early demonstrations of the Servant’s authority in Capernaum 1:21-34This section of the Gospel records three instances of ministry in Capernaum. These were Jesus’ teaching and healing in the synagogue, His healing of Peter’s mother-in-law, and His healing of many others. These events further demonstrated Jesus’ authority. They all occurred on one day, or two days from the Jewish perspective in which a new day began at sunset. Mark implied that this was a typical day of ministry for Jesus. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:21-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 1:21-22

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 1:21-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 1:22

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 1:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:22

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:21-28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:21-34

Group of Brands