Mark 2:26

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 2:1-28

Mark 2:14 The chosen Apostles themselves misunderstand and misinterpret their Master. Peter, after being told that his confession is the rock on which the Church should be built, is spoken of as a tempter and an offence to his Master, as one who savours not of the things which are of God, but of those which are of men. John is twice rebuked, once for his revengeful spirit, once for his short-sighted ambition. Judas's treachery is predicted. All the twelve are warned that they will fail at the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 2:23-28

CHAPTER 2:23-28 (Mark 2:23-28)THE SABBATH"And it came to pass, that He was going on the sabbath day through the cornfields; and His disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. And the Pharisees said unto Him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful? And He said unto them, Did ye never read what David did, when he had need, and was an hungered, he, and they that were with him? How he entered into the house of God when Abiathar was high priest, and did eat... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

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

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Mark 2:26

2:26 How he went into the house of God in the days of {i} Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?(i) In 1 Samuel 21:1 he is called Ahimelech and his son is called Abiathar, but by conferring other places it is plain that both of them had two names; see 1 Chronicles 24:6 2 Samuel 8:17 2 Samuel 15:29 1 Kings 2:26 2 Kings 25:18 . read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-28

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

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 2:13-28

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

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Mark 2:1-28

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

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Mark 2:23-28

(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

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Mark 2:26

Under Abiathar. The priest from whom David had these loaves, is called Achimelech, 1 Kings xxi. The most probable answer to this difficulty is, that the priest had both these names of Achimelech and of Abiathar, as also his father had before him. For he that (1 Kings xxii.) is called Abiathar, the son of Achimelech, is called 2 Kings viii. 17, Achimelech, the son of Abiathar. See also 1 Paralipomenon xviii. 16. (Witham) --- Others say that Abiathar, son of Achimelech, was present, and... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:23-28

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