Mark 12:12. They sought to lay hold on him. but feared the people Greek, τον οχλον , the multitude. How wonderful is the providence of God, using all things for the good of his children! Generally the multitude is restrained from tearing them in pieces, only by the fear of their rulers. And here, the rulers themselves are restrained, through fear of the multitude! read more
Mark 12:13-17. They send unto him certain of the Pharisees, &c. See notes on Matthew 22:15-22. They marvelled at him At the wisdom of his answer. read more
123. The wicked vineyard keepers (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18)This parable pictures Israel as a vineyard, God as the owner of the vineyard, and the Jewish religious leaders as the tenants who looked after it. Just as the tenants beat and killed the servants whom the owner sent to them, so Israel’s leaders persecuted and killed God’s messengers, from Old Testament prophets to John the Baptist. Now they were about to reject God’s Son himself (Matthew 21:33-39). By rejecting him... read more
125. A question about paying taxes (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-26)The Herodians were a group of Jews who, unlike most Jews, were favourable to the rule of the Herods and therefore (indirectly) to the rule of Rome. Normally, they had little in common with the Pharisees, but the two groups were willing to cooperate in an attempt to trap Jesus. They asked him was it lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Rome (Matthew 22:15-17; Luke 20:19-22).If Jesus replied ‘Yes’, the Pharisees would... read more
for = because. knew = came to know, or perceived. Greek ginosko. See App-152 . Not the same word as in verses: Mark 12:14 , Mark 12:15 , Mark 12:24 . against. Greek pros. App-104 . read more
Pharisees . App-120 . to catch = that they might catch. catch . Greek. agreuo = to take in hunting: hence, to ensnare. In Matthew 22:15 it is pagideuo = to ensnare ("entangle "). Both are Divine supplementary render ings of the same Aramaic word: Matt. giving the result of the hunting. Neither of the two words occurs elsewhere. words = discourse. Greek logos. See note on Mark 9:32 . read more
And they sought to lay hold on him; and they feared the multitude: for they perceived that he spake the parable against them: and they left him and went away.Sought to lay hold ... Having long ago determined to kill Christ, their concern at the time indicated here was to bring him into custody without creating an uproar among the people.They perceived that he spake the parable against them ... This means that they clearly understood Jesus' claims, there being no way for them to escape the... read more
And they sent unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, that they might catch him in talk.CONCERNING TRIBUTE TO CAESARThey sent... The Sanhedrin seems to have been the authority which here delegated some of their cleverest members to engage in a forensic contest with Jesus.Pharisees and ... Herodians ... Old enemies became friends in their common opposition to the Light of all ages, even the Sadducees coming in a little later.That they might catch him in talk ... A likely... read more
Mark 12:13. To catch him— 'Αγρευσωσι is a metaphorical word, borrowed from the chase, and signifies to run down, or to take a prey in hunting. Some render it, to make a prey of; and Dr. Heylin, to ensnare. See Matthew 22:16. read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:13-17
See the notes at Matthew 22:15-22. read more