Mark 11:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:15-19

Jesus cleansing the temple. A second occasion; the first occurring at the beginning of his ministry ( John 2:13-17 ). A fulfillment of Malachi 3:1 , Malachi 3:2 . I. THERE IS A TENDENCY IN THE MOST SACRED INSTITUTIONS TO DECAY AND ABUSE . Most of the abominations swept away by Christ had their origin in immemorial custom, and the demands of the worshippers themselves. Traffic came to assume a religious character, and gain was excused on account of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:19

And when even was come; literally, and whenever ( ὅταν ) evening came; that is, every evening. During these last days before his crucifixion, he remained in Jerusalem during the day, and went back to Bethany at night. St. Matthew says ( Matthew 21:17 ), speaking of one of these days, "And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there." So true it was that "he came unto his own, and his own received him not." No one in that city, which he loved so well,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-21

And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots . They had returned the evening before, probably after sunset, to Bethany; and so, in the twilight, had not noticed the withered tree. St. Matthew gathers the whole account of the fig tree into one notice. St. Mark disposes of the facts in their chronological order. It was on the Monday morning, the day after the triumphant entry, and when they were on their way to Jerusalem, that our Lord cursed the fig... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-26

The witthered tree. I. DESTRUCTION MAY SERVE THE PURPOSES OF LIFE . Here the fig tree is destroyed for the sake of a lesson to the spirit. Much lower life is destroyed from day to day that the higher may be preserved. II. THE INCIDENT ILLUSTRATES THE RESERVE OF CHRIST 'S MIRACULOUS POWER . He could destroy; that was evident. But he came not to destroy, but to save. And while he lavished his power upon the sick and suffering, to heal, cheer, and deliver,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 11:11-26

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:18-22.Mark 11:11Into the temple - Not into the edifice properly called “the temple,” but into the “courts” which surrounded the principal edifice. Our Saviour, not being of the tribe of Levi, was not permitted to enter into the holy or most holy place; and when, therefore, it is said that he went into the “temple,” it is always to be understood of the “courts” surrounding the temple. See the notes at Matthew 21:12.And when he had looked... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:18-19

Mark 11:18-19. The scribes, &c., sought how they might destroy him They had heard the rebuke which he had given them for allowing the temple to be profaned, and they had heard likewise the application which he had made of a passage in the eighth Psalm to the case of the children in the temple, wishing him all manner of prosperity; and these things, with the authority which he assumed, galled and exasperated them greatly. They were, however, afraid to take him by violence, or to attempt... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:20-21

Mark 11:20-21 . And in the morning, they passed by, &c. Next morning, as they were returning to Jerusalem, it astonished the disciples not a little when they looked on the fig-tree that had been pronounced barren the night before, and found it dried up from the roots, that is, quite withered down to the ground and shrunk: a miracle the more extraordinary, because the fig-tree is remarkable for its abundant sap and moisture. Peter, in particular, expressed great surprise at it, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 11:15-19

120. Jesus cleanses the temple (Matthew 21:12-17; Mark 11:15-19; Luke 19:45-48)At the beginning of his public ministry Jesus had cleansed the temple (see John 2:13-25), but old practices had returned. Now that he had come to his messianic city he cleansed it again. By his action he showed God’s judgment on those who had forgotten the real purpose of religious exercises and used them chiefly to make money (Matthew 21:12-13).God was more pleased with Jesus’ action in healing the blind and the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:19

went = was going (i.e. where He was wont). out of = without. Doubtless to Bethany, as before. Compare Mark 11:20 , and see App-156 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:20

And in the morning, &c. Verses 20-26 are a Divine supplement of details, here. from = out of. Greek ek. App-104 . Not the same word as in Mark 11:12 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:15-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:20-26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 11:11-26

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:18-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 11:15-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:20

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