Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:17-31
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
Mark 14:10-16. Judas went unto the chief priests, &c. Immediately after this reproof, having anger now added to his covetousness. See these verses explained in the notes on Matthew 26:14-19. There shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water It was highly seasonable for our Lord to give them this additional proof, both of his knowing all things, and of his influence over the minds of men; follow him If our Lord meant that the man would be coming out of the city as the disciples... read more
Mark 14:17-25. In the evening he cometh with the twelve See notes on Matthew 26:20-29. This is my blood of the new testament Or, covenant; that is, this I appoint to be a perpetual sign and memorial of my blood, as shed for establishing the new covenant, that all who shall believe in me, may receive all its gracious promises. I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, &c. That is, I shall drink no more before I die: the next wine I drink will not be earthly, but heavenly. read more
139. Jesus prepares the Passover (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13)Normally the Jews killed the sacrificial lamb on the afternoon of Passover day, and ate it together in a meal that night (cf. Exodus 12:6,Exodus 12:8). Jesus knew he was to die as the sacrificial lamb on Passover day, and therefore he prepared the meal a day earlier. He would eat the meal with his disciples the evening before Passover, but probably without a lamb, since he himself was to be the lamb.Knowing that the... read more
141. A traitor among them (Matthew 26:20-25; Mark 14:17-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-35)The apostles were surprised when Jesus announced that one of them would betray him, for they did not suspect treachery among them. Perhaps they thought that one of them might unintentionally betray him through speaking carelessly. But Judas knew what Jesus meant (Matthew 26:20-22; John 13:21-25). When Jesus took a piece of bread, dipped it in the dish and gave it to Judas, he was giving Judas a special... read more
be = be himself. furnished = spread with couches and other necessaries. read more
in the evening = the evening having come. read more
of = from among. Greek. ek. App-104 . Notthe same word as in Mark 14:31 . read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:12-16
See the notes at Matthew 26:17-19.Mark 14:12They killed the passover - The “paschal lamb,” which was slain in keeping the Passover.Go and prepare - Go and provide a lamb, have it roasted, and properly prepared with the usual things to eat with it.Mark 14:13The city - The city of Jerusalem. They were now in Bethany, about 2 miles from the city.A man bearing a pitcher of water - This could have been known only by the infinite knowledge of Christ. Such a thing could not have been conjectured, nor... read more