Mark 9:32-50 ESV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:33

And he came to Capernaum ,.... Where he met with the collectors of the tribute money, and paid it to them, as related by Matthew, Matthew 17:24 , though Mark takes no notice of it. The Vulgate Latin and the Syriac versions, read in the plural number, "they came"; Christ and his twelve apostles; and which is the sense of the words, read in the singular number; for Christ came not alone, but with his disciples: and being in the house ; of Simon and Andrew, very likely where he used to be... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:34

But they held their peace ,.... Fearing a reprimand, for their vanity and affectation of worldly grandeur: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest ; that is, who should be advanced to the highest post, and have the greatest place of authority, honour, and dignity, in the temporal kingdom of the Messiah, they expected would be in a little time set up; for notwithstanding what Christ had said to them, concerning his being given up to the power of... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:35

And he sat down ,.... As their master, as one having authority; and in order to examine into this matter, and pass judgment upon it: and called the twelve ; all the disciples, who though they might not be all engaged in this dispute, nor equally criminal, yet were all, possessed of the same notion; and therefore Christ calls them all unto him, what he had to say, being pertinent unto them all: and saith unto them, if any man desire to be first ; to have the pre-eminence, and be in... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:36

And he took a child ,.... Which was in the house, and which he called unto him, and set by him, as the other evangelists observe: and set him in the midst of them ; his disciples, that all might see and learn from this instance; and when he had taken him in his arms ; and embraced him, to show his great regard to humility, and humble persons: he said unto them ; the following words. read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:37

Whosoever shall receive one of such children ,.... That is, any believer, who is like to such a child for humility, meekness, and lowliness of mind; and so the Syriac version renders it, טליא איך הנא , "one like to this child": and so the Arabic and Persic versions; for it cannot be thought that Christ's meaning is, that whoever takes up any little child, embraces, and takes notice of it, as he did, does what is after related; but that whoever shows respect, and performs the least... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:38

And John answered him, saying ,.... Taking notice of what Christ just now said, and observing how well pleasing it was to him, to receive in a meek and humble manner, the least believer in his name; and reflecting upon an action, in which he and some of his fellow disciples were concerned, and which he perceived was not so agreeable to this rule of Christ, thought proper to relate it to him; that he might have his sense of it, and give him an opportunity of enlarging on a subject, so... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, forbid him not ,.... Neither him, nor any other they should hereafter meet with, who might be casting out devils in his name, giving this as a reason for it; for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name ; or "miracles", as the Syriac version, as to cast out devils, or heal any sickness and disease, that can lightly speak evil of me : such a man can never reproach and blaspheme that name, which he makes use of in doing, and by which he does wonderful works;... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:40

For he that is not against us, is on our part. Many copies read, "he that is not against you, is for you"; as this man; he was not against either Christ, or his disciples; he was doing the same work, promoting the same interest, and destroying the kingdom of Satan: and therefore, though he did not follow them, and had not his commission immediately from Christ; yet, inasmuch as he was opposing the same common enemy, and did nothing against them, he ought to be reckoned as one for them, and... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:41

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink ,.... Not only one that does a miracle in the name of Christ, but he that shows the least respect, or does the least kindness to any one of his; See Gill on Matthew 10:42 ; is to be reckoned a friend, and is so accounted by Christ; and will be sooner or later taken notice of by him, especially, if what he does, be it ever so little, is done on his account: in my name, because ye belong to Christ ; or as the Syriac version renders it,... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:42

And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me ,.... Whosoever shall do the, least injury to the meanest person that believes in Christ, who are mean both in their own eyes, and the eyes of others; for Christ is not speaking of little children in age, who are neither capable of believing in Christ, nor are they ready to take offence; but of such as belong to him; his disciples and followers, of whom he is speaking in the preceding verse: it is better for him that a... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:35

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:36

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:38

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:42

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