Mark 9:35-37 NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:33-37

Parallel passages: Matthew 18:1-5 ; Luke 9:46-48 . The lesson of humility. The exquisite lesson of humility taught in the remainder of this section may be appropriately taken up in connection with the section of next chapter, where the lovely comparison of childhood is again employed.—J.J.G. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:35

And he sat down, and called the twelve . He sat down, with the authority of the great Teacher, to inculcate solemnly a fundamental principle of the Christian life. If any man would be first he shall be last of all, and minister of all . These words are capable of two interpretations. They might be regarded as analogous to our Lord's words elsewhere, "He that exalteth himself shall be abased;" as though they indicated the penalty which attaches to unworthy ambition. But it is surely far... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:36

And he took a little child ( παιδίον ), and set him in the midst of them . St. Mark adds, what is not recorded by the other synoptists, that he took him in his arms. And taking him in his arms ( ἐναγκαλισάμενος ); literally, folding him in his arms ; embracing him . It is probable that the house where he was was the house of Simon Peter; and it is possible that this little child might have been Simon's. A tradition not earlier than the ninth century says that this child was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:36

Christ and the child: a sermon to children. The disciples of Jesus had been disputing amongst themselves which of them should be the greatest in his kingdom. Though they were ashamed to confess this, Jesus knew all about it; for he overhears even whispered and secret conversations, He rebuked their ambition by calling a little child to him, who was glad enough to come to One so loving; and taking him up in his arms, he bade his disciples become childlike, not caring for money and high... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:37

Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me . Whosoever shall "receive;" that is, show him offices of kindness and charity. One of such little children; that is, such in simplicity, in innocence and humility, such as this little child is in age and stature. In my Name, that is, with special regard to my Name. He thus seems to link all that is good and beautiful with his Name; as all that is really good and excellent in man is a reflection of his goodness.... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:33-37

See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:33-37

Mark 9:33-37. Being in the house With his apostles, with a view to introduce the discourse he intended; he asked, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves, &c. Our Lord’s late prediction concerning his sufferings had made the disciples exceeding sorry, Matthew 17:23; but their grief soon went off, or their ignorance quickly got the better of it; for in a day or two after, some of them, forming a separate company, fell a disputing about the chief posts of honour and profit in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:35

sat down = took His seat (as Teacher). called. Denoting solemnity in so doing. If any man, &c. The condition is assumed as a fact. App-118 . desire. Greek. thelo App-102 . shall be = will be. servant. Greek diakonos, a voluntary servant. Compare Eng. "deacon". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:36

when He had taken him in His arms . This is all one verb (enankalisamenos), and Occurs only here. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:33-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:33-37

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:33-37

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:35

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:36

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