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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:6-12

Mark 3:6-12. And the Pharisees went forth, &c. From Matthew’s observing that they held a council against him, it seems probable that those of them, with the scribes, who were present at this miracle, were members of the sanhedrim, or great council; with the Herodians As bitter as they and the Pharisees usually were against each other. How they might destroy him For to such a pitch was their anger raised, that nothing but his life would satisfy them. But Jesus withdrew himself ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 3:1-6

35. Man with a withered hand (Matthew 12:9-21; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-11)If an animal fell into a pit on the Sabbath day, the Jews would not hesitate to rescue it the same day. Yet they criticized Jesus for healing a man on the Sabbath. Although no list of rules sets out all that a person should or should not do to keep the Sabbath holy, it is always right to do good on the Sabbath. To save life is better than to kill, and in this case Jesus was helping to save life. The Pharisees, by contrast,... 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 3:6

straightway = immediately. See note on Mark 1:12 . took counsel . See note on Matthew 12:14 . Herodians . Occurs only here and Mark 12:13 in Mark, and in Matthew 22:16 . against . Greek. kata , App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:7

Jesus . App-98 . withdrew . Note other withdrawals in Mark (Mark 3:7 , Mark 6:31 , Mark 6:36 ; Mark 7:24 , Mark 7:31 ; Mark 9:2 ; Mark 10:1 ; Mark 14:32 ). Not the same verbs. to = toward. Greek. pros. App-104 . L T Tr. m. read "unto ". (Greek. eis. App-104 . vi,) great . Emph. on "great". Compare Mark 3:8 . from = away from. Greek. apo . App-104 . Galilee . See App-169 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 3:6

And the Pharisees went out, and straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him.Straightway ... This term is used 39 times in Mark, occurring at least one time in every chapter except Mark 12 and Mark 13, with the greatest number coming in Mark 1, where it occurs eleven times!With the Herodians ... The Herodians were a sect of the Jews who favored the kingship of Herod. Normally, they were bitter enemies of the Pharisees; but these old foes made common cause... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 3:7

And Jesus with his disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and from Judaea, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumaea, and beyond the Jordan, and from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, hearing what great things he did, came unto him.Rather than continue his teachings in the synagogues, Jesus took his message to the seashore where he continued under the open sky to deliver the message of God to humanity. The place names mentioned here as sending a great multitude... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 3:7-8

Mark 3:7-8. Jesus withdrew himself— The immense multitude which followed our Lord, did not all come together purely out of curiosity; it was principle, no doubt, which moved many; but others came merely to be healed of their diseases and infirmities; and as our Lord's fame had spread, not only through the whole land of Israel, but into the neighbouring heathen countries, Idumea, Tyre, Sidon, Syria, and the rest, we may be sure that the diseased who came at this time to be cured by him were not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:1-6

Healing on the Sabbath 3:1-6 (cf. Matthew 12:9-14; Luke 6:6-11)The following incident demonstrated Jesus’ sovereign authority over the Sabbath. This is the last in this series of conflict accounts in this part of this Gospel (cf. ch. 12). It provides the climax in this section of Mark’s narrative. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:6

This verse is the climax of this whole confrontation section (Mark 2:1 to Mark 3:6). Faced with the most convincing arguments and actions about Jesus’ deity, the Pharisees chose to reject them. Furthermore instead of simply leaving Jesus alone they took steps to kill Him. As the gospel story unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that Jesus’ enemies opposed Him because He constituted a threat to their authority. That motivation is evident here, too, because the Herodians were supporters of... read more

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