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John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:1-33

Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:1-10

XI.(1-10) And when they came nigh.—See Notes on Matthew 21:1-11.Unto Bethphage and Bethany.—The better MSS. give “Bethany” only. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:2

(2) A colt tied.—St. Mark, with St. Luke and St. John, omits the mention of the “she-ass” bound with the colt, on which St. Matthew lays stress as a literal fulfilment of Zechariah 9:9.Whereon never man sat.—The fact is mentioned by St. Mark and St. Luke only. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 11:1-33

Mark 11:7 Nature is thoroughly mediate. It is made to serve. It receives the dominion of man as meekly as the ass on which the Saviour rode. It offers all its kingdoms to man as the raw material which he may mould into what is useful. Emerson. Reference. XI. 9, 10. W. J. Butler, Sermons for Working Men, The Oxford Sermon Library, vol. ii. p. 200. The Profanation of the Temple Mark 11:11 What was it that Jesus Christ saw in the Temple? What was it that He determined to cleanse on that day of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

Chapter 11CHAPTER 11:1-11 (Mark 11:1-11)THE TRIUMPHANT ENTRY"And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sendeth two of His disciples, and saith unto them, Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him. And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 11:1-33

PART III. THE SERVANT IN JERUSALEM PRESENTED AS KING AND REJECTED -- Chapters 11-13 Chapter 11 1. The Servant enters into Jerusalem. (Mark 11:1-11 .Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11 ; Luke 19:28-40 ; John 12:12-16 ) 2. The fig tree cursed. (Mark 11:12-14 . Compare with Matthew 21:19-21 ) 3. The Cleansing of the Temple. (Mark 11:15-18 . Matthew 21:12-19 ; Luke 19:45-48 ) 4. The Withered Fig tree. (Mark 11:19-26 . Matthew 21:20-22 ) 5. Again in the City. His Authority Questioned.... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 11:1-33

NEARING THE END In these chapters we have: · Teaching about Divorce (Mark 10:1-12 ) · Blessing little Children (Mark 10:13-16 ) · The Story of the Rich Young Man and its Lessons (Mark 10:17-31 ) · Christ’s Second Prediction of His Death (Mark 10:32-34 ) · The Ambitious Request of James and John (Mark 10:35-45 ) · The Healing of Bartimeus (Mark 10:46-52 ) · The Formal Entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11 ) · The Cursing of the Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14 ) · The Cleansing of the Temple (Mark... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Mark 11:1-19

Christ's Royalty [An Analysis] Mar 11:1-19 For homiletic purposes the narrative may be used to show the features which will characterise the day of Christ's recognised royalty. When Christ's royalty is fully recognised (1) All possessions will be consecrated to his service. Jesus Christ gave his disciples a word whose power was to overcome all hesitation on the part of the owners of the colt; that word was "The Lord hath need of them." The expression itself is peculiar. Why should the Lord... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

CONTENTS. The LORD JESUS entereth Jerusalem in triumph. The barren Fig Tree. CHRIST's Conversation with the Chief Priests. A ND when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, (2) And saith unto them, Go your way into the, village over against you; and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon, never man sat; loose him, and bring him. (3) And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye... read more

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