Mark 3:13-4:34 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The need of missionaries. I. POPULARIZERS OF GREAT DOCTRINES ARE NECESSARY in every branch of science, art, literature, religion. Where would the sublime doctrine we call the gospel have been, as an influence, had there not been found men to make it "current coin"? II. SECOND - HAND INSTRUMENTALITY PLAYS A LARGE PART IS THE SPIRITUAL WORLD . Few are the leaders or generals, many the officers, multitudinous the rank and file; but every soldier who is in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

Parallel passages: Matthew 10:2-4 ; Luke 6:12-19 .— The choosing of the twelve. I. THE CHOICE AND ITS OBJECT . The Saviour ascends the mountain that was near at hand, probably Karun Hattin , " and calls to him whom he wished." At once they went off away ( ἀπό ), leaving other things, and turning to him as their sole object. Of these he appointed, or ordained—though the original word is more simple, viz. "he made "—twelve for a threefold purpose: II. THE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 3:13-19

For an account of the appointment of the apostles, see the notes at Matthew 10:1-4.And calleth unto him whom he would - Those whom he chose; whom he was about to appoint to the apostleship. See the notes at John 15:16.Mark 3:14He ordained twelve - The word rendered “ordained” here does not express our notion of ordination to the ministry. It means, literally, “he made” - that is, he “appointed” twelve to be with him.Twelve - The reason why “twelve” were chosen was, probably, that such a number... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:13

Mark 3:13. He goeth up into a mountain Thus Luke also represents him as retiring to a mountain for solemn prayer, and indeed continuing all night in that duty, before he made choice of twelve out of his disciples, and appointed them to be apostles: thereby showing, that much consideration and prayer ought to precede and accompany the choice and ordination of persons for ministers, and that nothing in so important a business should be done rashly. And calleth unto him whom he would With... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 3:7-19

36. Jesus chooses the twelve apostles (Matthew 9:35-10:4; Mark 3:7-19; Luke 6:12-19)The more Jesus’ work grew, the more people came seeking him; and the more deeply saddened he became as he saw the confused and helpless spiritual condition of the Jewish people. There were plenty of opportunities for worthwhile work but there were few workers, and Jesus asked his followers to pray that God would supply the right workers to meet the need (Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 3:7-12).So urgent was the need that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:13

a = the. Some well-known resort. He = Himself would = willed. Greek thelo . App-102 . Compare John 15:16 . came = went, leaving all. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 3:13

And he goeth up into the mountain, and calleth unto him whom he himself would; and they went unto him. And he appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to have authority to cast out demons.The mountain ... probably refers to the elevation some five miles west of Galilee, called Mount Hatten, where it is also supposed that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Luke adds the significant detail that Christ prayed all night before appointing... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:7-19

A. The broadening of Jesus’ ministry 3:7-19This section is similar to Mark 1:14-20 in that it records a general description of Jesus’ ministry (Mark 3:7-12) and His calling of more disciples (Mark 3:13-19). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:13

The exact location of this incident is uncertain. It was probably somewhere in Galilee since this whole section describes Jesus’ ministry there (Mark 1:14 to Mark 6:6 a). Jesus first called His disciples to join Him. Then from that larger group He selected 12 as apostles (Luke 6:13). Evidently Jesus selected 12 for leadership over Israel’s 12 tribes during His messianic reign (Matthew 19:28). In view of Israel’s rejection of Jesus, they became the nucleus of the church, which the New Testament... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:13-19

2. Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples 3:13-19 (cf. Luke 6:12-16)Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples constituted an important advance in His ministry. These men would be the primary beneficiaries of His training for leadership to carry out His mission. The plot to take His life made the training of disciples imperative. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 3:13-19

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 3:7-19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:13

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 3:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:7-19

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:13-19

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