2:23 {4} And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the {h} sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.(4) Secondly, because they do not distinguish between the laws which God made concerning things, and the laws that they made concerning the same things, which are not at all based on the law.(h) Literally, "on the Sabbaths", that is, on the holy days. read more
One paralyzed man who was dependent on the help of four men was now brought to Him. If leprosy is the type of sin's corruption, paralysis teaches us the helplessness occasioned by sin. Yet all five men realized there was help in one person. Nothing would hinder their getting the man into the presence of the Lord Jesus. Today too, though many surround the Lord Jesus, some genuine, others merely professors without reality, where pretense may be a hindrance to many, faith will overcome whatever... read more
CALL OF LEVI , TEACHING CROWDS The events are: The Call of Levi (Mark 2:13-20 ) · Parables of the Cloth and the Bottles (2:21-22) · In the Cornfields on the Sabbath (2:23-28) · Healing the Withered Hand (Mark 3:1-5 ) · Healing the Multitudes (3:6-12) · Choosing the TwelveMark (Mark 3:13-21 ) · The Unpardonable Sin (Mark 3:22-30 ) · New Relationship (Mark 3:31-35 ) We will not in every case name the parallel passage in Matthew, which can be learned by the marginal references in one’s Bible.... read more
Christ Under Criticism [An Analysis] Mark 2:0 The Gospel has a word to crowds as well as individual men. The Gospel is universal in its doctrines, and hence can be preached to all classes at all times and in all places. It is also particular in its application of truth, so that it can be addressed to any single human being. When Jesus Christ saw crowds, his business was to preach the word to them. Christians should endeavour to get Jesus Christ's view of crowds of men. To the Christian heart a... read more
(23) And it came to pass, that he went through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. (24) And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath-day that which is not lawful? (25) And he said unto them, Have ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungred, he, and they that were with him? (26) How he went into the house of God, in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which... read more
23-28 The sabbath is a sacred and Divine institution; a privilege and benefit, not a task and drudgery. God never designed it to be a burden to us, therefore we must not make it so to ourselves. The sabbath was instituted for the good of mankind, as living in society, having many wants and troubles, preparing for a state of happiness or misery. Man was not made for the sabbath, as if his keeping it could be of service to God, nor was he commanded to keep it outward observances to his real hurt.... read more
Mark 2 THIS CHAPTER OPENS with another work of power that took place in a private house, when after some time He was again in Capernaum. This time faith of a very robust type comes into view, and that, remarkably enough, on the part of friends and not on the part of the sufferer. The Lord was again preaching the Word. That was His main service; the healing work was incidental. The four friends had faith of the sort that laughs at impossibilities, and says, “It shall be done,” and Jesus saw... read more
The Lord of the Sabbath. Mark 2:23-Hosea : v. 23. And it came to pass that He went through the corn-fields on the Sabbath day; and His disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. v. 24. And the Pharisees said unto Him, Behold, why do they on the Sabbath-day that which is not lawful? v. 25. And He said unto them, Have ye never read what David did when he had need, and was an hungered, he, and they that were with him, v. 26. how he went into the house of God in the days... read more
Fourth, Conflict.—The Ears of Corn on the Sabbath; the Son of Man also Lord of the Sabbath. Mark 2:23-28(Parallels: Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 6:1-5.)23And it came to pass, that he went through the corn-fields [sowed-fields] on the Sabbath-day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn [began to make a way, by plucking off the ears: Meyer]. 24And the Pharisees said unto him, Be hold, why do they on the Sabbath-day that which is not lawful? 25And he said unto them, Have ye never... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 2:1-28
Chapter 2 1. The Servant again in Capernaum. The healing of the Paralytic. (Mark 2:1-12 .Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:1-8 ; Luke 5:17-26 .) 2. Levi called. With the Publicans and Sinners. (Mark 2:13-17 . Matthew 9:9-13 ; Luke 5:27-32 .) 3. The Question concerning Fasting. (Mark 2:18-22 .Matthew 9:14-15; Matthew 9:14-15 ; Luke 5:33-39 .) 4. The Question concerning the Sabbath. (Mark 2:23-28 . Matthew 12:1-8 ; Luke 6:1-5 .) 1. The Servant again in Capernaum. The healing of the... read more