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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:14-22

14-22 Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was put in prison. If some be laid aside, others shall be raised up, to carry on the same work. Observe the great truths Christ preached. By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. Christ has joined these two together, and let no man think to put them asunder. Christ puts honour upon those who, though mean in this world, are diligent in their... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 1:1-99

Mark 1 THE WRITER of this Gospel was that “John, whose surname was Mark,” ( Act_15:37 ), who failed in his service when with Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey, and who afterwards became a bone of contention between them. He first failed himself, and then became the occasion of further failure with others greater than himself. This was a sorry beginning to his story, but eventually he was so truly restored that he became serviceable to the Lord in the exalted work of writing... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 1:21-22

Preaching and Healing in Capernaum. Christ's manner of teaching: v. 21. And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath-day He entered into the synagogue and taught. v. 22. And they were astonished at His doctrine; for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. In Capernaum Jesus had His headquarters and here also Peter and Andrew now lived. Jesus may have called the four disciples on a Friday and arrived at Capernaum the same evening, before the... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 1:16-35

SECOND SECTIONCONQUEST OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AT CAPERNAUM, VICTORY OVER THE DEMONS IN THAT CITY, AND WITHDRAWAL INTO THE WILDERNESSMark 1:16-35________1. The Authoritative word of Jesus, which calls the four first and greatest Disciples. Mark 1:16-20(Parallels: Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11; comp. John 1:35-42)16Now, as he walked7by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 1:21-28

2. The Word of Authority, which delivers the Demoniacs and attracts the People. Mark 1:21-28(Parallel: Luke 4:31-37)21And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the Sabbath-day he enteredinto the synagogue, and taught. 22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for hetaught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. 23And there was in their24synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and lie cried out, Saying, Let us alone;10 what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 1:21-29

Mark MIGHTY IN WORD AND DEED Mar_1:21 - Mar_1:34 . None of the incidents in this section are peculiar to Mark, but the special stamp of his Gospel is on them all; and, both in the narration of each and in the swift transition from one to another, the impression of Christ’s strength and unpausing diligence in filial service is made. The short hours of that first Sabbath’s ministry are crowded with work; and Christ’s energy bears Him through exhausting physical labours, and enables Him to... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 1:21-39

the Helper of the Needy Mark 1:21-39 The word straightway is typical of our Lord’s life. It occurs at least eleven times in this chapter (r.v.), and is the keynote of Mark’s Gospel, which is pre-eminently the gospel of service. The ancient symbol for this Gospel was the ox. There is comparatively little said in it, as in Matthew, about the King; or, as in Luke, about the details of Jesus’ humanity; or, as in John, about His divine sonship. There are suggestions of all these, but emphasis is... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:1-45

The introductory words of this Gospel according to Mark are characterized by brevity. Mark at once announces his theme, "The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then in rapid, clear sentences declares the mission and message of the forerunner. The Man of God$ will comes from the obedience of Nazareth to the obedience of the life of public ministry. As to words, how brief the story of the temptation, yet how much force and meaning are compressed into it. Four points... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:21-22

THE VOICE OF AUTHORITY‘And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day He entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they were astonished at His doctrine: for He taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. Mark 1:21-Song of Solomon : Where men assemble there is always opportunity for service. Wisdom delights to dwell in human convocations. Jesus Christ, the model worker, readily found a field for wise activity. He instantly adjusted Himself to His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

SECTION 1. The Establishment of His Ministry (1:1-3:35). This section commences with Jesus’ emergence from the wilderness as the Spirit anointed King and Servant (Isaiah 11:1-4; Isaiah 42:1-4; Isaiah 61:1-3) Who is God’s beloved Son (Mark 1:11), continues with His initial revelation of Himself as introducing the Kingly Rule of God (Mark 1:15), and as consequently doing mighty works in God’s Name, includes the idea of the formation of a group of disciples who are to extend His ministry (Mark... read more

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