Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 11:11-26
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:18-22.Mark 11:11Into the temple - Not into the edifice properly called “the temple,” but into the “courts” which surrounded the principal edifice. Our Saviour, not being of the tribe of Levi, was not permitted to enter into the holy or most holy place; and when, therefore, it is said that he went into the “temple,” it is always to be understood of the “courts” surrounding the temple. See the notes at Matthew 21:12.And when he had looked... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33
Parallel passages: Matthew 21:23-32 ; Luke 20:1-8 .— Christ's authority questioned. I. CAUSE OF CHRIST 'S AUTHORITY BEING CALLED IN QUESTION . The ostensible cause was the events of the preceding day; the real cause Satan's opposition to the work of Christ. On the day before he had displayed his zeal for the sanctity of God's house and the purity of its worship. He is now called to account because of the extraordinary efforts he bad made to put a stop to the public... read more