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Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:1-26

A. Jesus’ formal presentation to Israel 11:1-26Mark chose to record four events: the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11), the cursing of the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15-19), and the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20-25). These events happened on three successive days (Monday through Wednesday) as the writer noted. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:12-26

2. Jesus’ condemnation of unbelieving Israel 11:12-26This incident is the first part of another of Mark’s interrupted stories (cf. Mark 3:20-35; Mark 5:21-43; Mark 6:7-31). Its structure provides the key to its interpretation. First, Jesus cursed the fig tree. Then He cleansed the temple. Finally He came back to the fig tree with a lesson for the disciples. There is unity of subject matter in the whole section. The chiastic arrangement highlights the central element as being most revealing. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:20-26

The lesson of the withered fig tree 11:20-26 (cf. Matthew 21:19-22)This is the third part of the incident centering on the cleansing of the temple (cf. Mark 11:12-14). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:26

This verse does not appear in the most important ancient manuscripts of Mark’s Gospel. Evidently scribes inserted it later because they associated the preceding verse with Matthew 6:14. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:1-33

Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:25-26

(25-26) And when ye stand praying, forgive.—See Notes on Matthew 6:14. The reproduction of the words which are recorded as having been spoken in the Sermon on the Mount, is very significant. The prayer even of intensest faith is not perfect, unless the temper of the worshipper is also that of the Charity which forgives offences. Such words exclude from the prayers of Christ’s disciples wishes more or less vindictive, which, as in Psalms 69, 109, had seemed natural and right under a less perfect... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 11:1-33

Mark 11:7 Nature is thoroughly mediate. It is made to serve. It receives the dominion of man as meekly as the ass on which the Saviour rode. It offers all its kingdoms to man as the raw material which he may mould into what is useful. Emerson. Reference. XI. 9, 10. W. J. Butler, Sermons for Working Men, The Oxford Sermon Library, vol. ii. p. 200. The Profanation of the Temple Mark 11:11 What was it that Jesus Christ saw in the Temple? What was it that He determined to cleanse on that day of... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 11:1-33

PART III. THE SERVANT IN JERUSALEM PRESENTED AS KING AND REJECTED -- Chapters 11-13 Chapter 11 1. The Servant enters into Jerusalem. (Mark 11:1-11 .Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11 ; Luke 19:28-40 ; John 12:12-16 ) 2. The fig tree cursed. (Mark 11:12-14 . Compare with Matthew 21:19-21 ) 3. The Cleansing of the Temple. (Mark 11:15-18 . Matthew 21:12-19 ; Luke 19:45-48 ) 4. The Withered Fig tree. (Mark 11:19-26 . Matthew 21:20-22 ) 5. Again in the City. His Authority Questioned.... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 11:1-33

NEARING THE END In these chapters we have: · Teaching about Divorce (Mark 10:1-12 ) · Blessing little Children (Mark 10:13-16 ) · The Story of the Rich Young Man and its Lessons (Mark 10:17-31 ) · Christ’s Second Prediction of His Death (Mark 10:32-34 ) · The Ambitious Request of James and John (Mark 10:35-45 ) · The Healing of Bartimeus (Mark 10:46-52 ) · The Formal Entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11 ) · The Cursing of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14 ) · The Cleansing of the Temple (Mark... read more

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