Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 12:13-17
Mark 12:13-17. They send unto him certain of the Pharisees, &c. See notes on Matthew 22:15-22. They marvelled at him At the wisdom of his answer. read more
Mark 12:13-13:27 Niv
Joseph Benson
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 12:13-17
125. A question about paying taxes (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-26)The Herodians were a group of Jews who, unlike most Jews, were favourable to the rule of the Herods and therefore (indirectly) to the rule of Rome. Normally, they had little in common with the Pharisees, but the two groups were willing to cooperate in an attempt to trap Jesus. They asked him was it lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Rome (Matthew 22:15-17; Luke 20:19-22).If Jesus replied ‘Yes’, the Pharisees would... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:13
Pharisees . App-120 . to catch = that they might catch. catch . Greek. agreuo = to take in hunting: hence, to ensnare. In Matthew 22:15 it is pagideuo = to ensnare ("entangle "). Both are Divine supplementary render ings of the same Aramaic word: Matt. giving the result of the hunting. Neither of the two words occurs elsewhere. words = discourse. Greek logos. See note on Mark 9:32 . read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:13
And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.CONCERNING TRIBUTE TO CAESARThey sent... The Sanhedrin seems to have been the authority which here delegated some of their cleverest members to engage in a forensic contest with Jesus.Pharisees and ... Herodians ... Old enemies became friends in their common opposition to the Light of all ages, even the Sadducees coming in a little later.That they might catch him in talk ... A likely... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 12:13
Mark 12:13. To catch him— 'Αγρευσωσι is a metaphorical word, borrowed from the chase, and signifies to run down, or to take a prey in hunting. Some render it, to make a prey of; and Dr. Heylin, to ensnare. See Matthew 22:16. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:13
13. And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees—"their disciples," says Matthew ( :-); probably young and zealous scholars in that hardening school. and of the Herodians—(See on :-). In :- these willing tools are called "spies, which should feign themselves just [righteous] men, that they might take hold of His words, that so they might deliver Him unto the power and authority of the governor." Their plan, then, was to entrap Him into some expression which might be construed into... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13
Sanhedrin members took the initiative in sending the Pharisees and Herodians. They united against Jesus, whom they perceived as a common threat, even though they disagreed politically. They asked Jesus about a political issue that divided them. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-17
Jesus’ teaching about the poll tax 12:13-17 (cf. Matthew 22:15-22; Luke 20:20-26) read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 12:13-37
2. The controversy over Jesus’ teaching 12:13-37Controversy over Jesus’ authority led to controversy over His teaching. The Jewish religious leaders attacked Him three times trying to destroy His credibility and popularity. They plied Him with questions about the poll tax (Mark 12:13-17), the resurrection (Mark 12:18-27), and the greatest commandment (Mark 12:28-34). Then Jesus took the initiative and questioned them about Messiah’s sonship (Mark 12:35-37). This ended their attacks. The whole... read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:13-17
See the notes at Matthew 22:15-22. read more