Jesus’ farewell in the upper room 14:12-26Mark’s account of what happened in the upper room is divisible into three parts: the preparations for the meal, Jesus’ announcement of His betrayal, and His institution of the Lord’s Supper. read more
2. Jesus’ sufferings because of desertion 14:12-52The Servant’s sufferings in anticipation of His death continue in this section of the text. They centered around two events, Jesus’ observance of the Passover with His disciples and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane with His Father. read more
The Last Supper. Arrest and Trial of Jesus1, 2. A council of the Priests against Jesus (Matthew 26:1; Luke 22:1). See on Mt.3-9. The anointing at Bethany (Matthew 26:6; John 12:1). See on Mt and Jn.10, 11. Judas betrays Jesus (Matthew 26:14; Luke 22:3). See on Mt.12-16. Preparations for the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17; Luke 22:7). See on Mt.17-26. The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20; Luke 22:14; John 13-17; 1 Corinthians 11:23). See on Mt, Lk, Jn, 1 Cor.24. The new testament] RV ’the covenant.’ RM... read more
(12-21) And the first day of unleavened bread.—See Notes on Matthew 26:20-25.When they killed the passover.—Better, when they used to sacrifice; the Greek tense implying a custom. Here, again, both St. Mark and St. Luke write as explaining the custom for their Gentile readers. read more
Foreign Missions Mark 14:4 The incident from which our text is taken is distinguished above all others by the fact that Jesus mentions it as one that shall be held in world-wide and undying remembrance (v. 9). What is there said has been realized wherever missions have been established. But, unfortunately, the obvious moral of the story has not prevented the application to foreign missions of a question, oft repeated and loud sounding, which amounts almost in so many words to the question of... read more
CHAPTER 14:10-16 (Mark 14:10-16)THE TRAITOR"And Judas Iscariot, he that was one of the twelve, went away unto the chief priests, that he might deliver Him unto them. And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver Him unto them. And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the passover, His disciples say unto Him, Where wilt Thou that we go and make ready that Thou mayest eat the passover? And He sendeth... read more
PART IV. GIVING HIS LIFE A RANSOM FOR -- Chapters 14-15. Chapter 14 1. Seeking by Craft to put Him to Death. (Mark 14:1-2 .Matthew 26:2-5; Matthew 26:2-5 ; Luke 22:1-2 .) 2. The Anointing. (Mark 14:3-9 . Matthew 26:6-13 ; John 12:1-8 ) 3. Judas offers to betray Him. (Mark 14:10-11 .Matthew 26:14-16; Matthew 26:14-16 ; Luke 22:3-6 ) 4. The last Paschal feast. (Mark 14:12-21 .Matthew 26:17-24; Matthew 26:17-24 ; Luke 22:7-18 ; Luke 22:21-23 ) 5. The Lord’s Supper instituted. (Mark... read more
14:12 {6} And the first day of unleavened bread, {b} when {c} they killed the {d} passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?(6) Christ being made subject to the law for us celebrates the passover according to the law: and in addition by a miracle shows that even though he will immediately suffer in the flesh, that he is yet God.(b) That is, upon this day, and at the evening of the same day, which was the beginning of the... read more
THE BETRAYAL AND ARREST This chapter corresponds with Matthew 26:0 , and contains: The Plots of Jesus’ Enemies (Mark 14:1-2 ); · His Anointing at Bethany (Mark 14:3-9 ); · The Bargain of Judas (Mark 14:10-11 ); · The Last Passover and the Lord’s Supper (Mark 14:12-25 ); · Peter’s Denial Predicted (Mark 14:26-31 ); · The Agony in the Garden (Mark 14:32-42 ); · The Betrayal and Arrest (Mark 14:43-52 ); · The Hearing before the High Priest (Mark 14:53-65 ); · Peter’s Denial (Mark 14:66-72 ).... read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 14:12-16
Preparations for the Passover meal 14:12-16 (cf. Matthew 26:17-19; Luke 22:7-13)The main feature of this pericope is the unusual method by which Jesus’ directed His disciples. read more