Mark 2:13 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 2:13-17

Mark 2:13-17. And all the multitude resorted unto him Namely, by the sea-side. And he taught them As readily there as if he had been in a synagogue. And as he passed by he saw Levi, that is, Matthew, sitting, &c. See on Matthew 9:9-13. Many publicans and sinners sat with Jesus Some of them, doubtless, invited by Matthew, moved with compassion for his old companions in sin. But the next words, For they were many, and they followed him, seem to imply that the greater part,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 2:13-17

32. Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32)The next person to join Jesus’ group of chosen disciples was the tax collector Matthew, also known as Levi (Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:13-14). Matthew took Jesus home for a meal and invited his fellow tax collectors and other friends to come and meet his new master. Jews despised tax collectors as being unpatriotic, dishonest and irreligious. The Pharisees despised Jesus when they saw him eating with them (Matthew 9:10-11; Luke... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 2:13

by = beside. Greek. para. App-104 . resorted . . . taught = kept coming . . . kept teaching. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 2:13

And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.EVENTS RELATED TO THE CALL OF MATTHEWInstead of retiring to the desert, as he did earlier, Jesus here went to the shore of Galilee, an action requiring no great journey, for Capernaum was itself situated on the sea. Through use of a boat, Christ could maintain the proper distance between himself and the throng. (See under Mark 4:1.) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 2:13

"Again" (Gr. palin) identifies this incident as a different occasion (cf. Mark 1:16). Jesus had been in Capernaum, which was very close to the Sea of Galilee, but now He returned to the water’s edge where He could teach the large crowds that followed Him (cf. Mark 1:45; Mark 2:13; Mark 3:7; Mark 3:13; Mark 4:1; Mark 5:21; et al.)."This action becomes meaningful when it is seen as part of a recurring pattern in Mark’s Gospel. After a demonstration of the saving power of God, Jesus withdraws from... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 2:13-17

2. The call of Levi and his feast 2:13-17 (cf. Matthew 9:13; Luke 5:27-32)The call of Levi as one of Jesus’ disciples was the setting for the second instance of opposition from the religious leaders that Mark recorded in this section. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 2:13

2:13 came (c-13) The imperfect tense, 'were, or kept, coming to him.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-28

The Sick of the Palsy1-12. Healing of the palsied man (Matthew 9:9; Luke 5:27). See on Mt.13-17. Call of Levi (Matthew 9:9; Luke 5:27). See on Mt.16. The scribes and Pharisees] RV ’the scribes of the Pharisees’: implying that some scribes were Sadducees, though this was rare.18-22. The controversy on fasting (Matthew 9:14; Luke 5:33). See on Mt.21. New cloth] RV ’undressed cloth.’ Else the new piece] RV ’else that which should fill it up, taketh from it, the new from the old, and a worse rent... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 2:1-28

Mark 2:14 The chosen Apostles themselves misunderstand and misinterpret their Master. Peter, after being told that his confession is the rock on which the Church should be built, is spoken of as a tempter and an offence to his Master, as one who savours not of the things which are of God, but of those which are of men. John is twice rebuked, once for his revengeful spirit, once for his short-sighted ambition. Judas's treachery is predicted. All the twelve are warned that they will fail at the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 2:13-17

CHAPTER 2:13-17 (Mark 2:13-17)THE CALL AND FEAST OF LEVI"And He went forth again by the seaside; and all the multitude resorted unto Him, and He taught them. And as He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the place of toll, and He saith unto him, Follow Me. And he arose and followed Him. And it came to pass, that He was sitting at meat in his house, and many publicans and sinners sat down with Jesus and His disciples: for there were many, and they followed Him. And the scribes... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 2:13-17

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 2:13-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 2:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 2:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 2:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 2:13-17

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 2:13

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-28

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 2:1-28

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 2:13-17

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