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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:32-45

32-45 Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that dominion was generally abused in the world. If Jesus would gratify all our... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 10:1-99

Mark 10 THE OPENING of this chapter brings us near to the closing scenes of the Lord’s life. He was on the farther side of Jordan but near the borders of Judaea, and the Pharisees appeared, opposing Him by tempting Him. By raising questions as to marriage and divorce, they expected to entangle Him in some contradiction of the things that Moses had commanded, and so find a point of attack. The Lord did not contradict Moses, but He went behind him to God’s original thought in the creation of man... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 10:41-45

Another lesson in humility: v. 41. And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John. v. 42. But Jesus called them to Him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. v. 43. But so shall it not be among you; but whosoever will be great among you shall be your minister; v. 44. and whosoever of you will be the chiefest shall be servant of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 10:35-45

PART FOURTHThe Conflicts and Triumphs of the Lord in Judæa. Christ the Founder of the New Church._____________FIRST SECTIONTHE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSAEMMark 10:35 to Mark 11:26______1. The Request of the Sons of Zebedee. Mark 10:35-45(Parallel: Matthew 20:20-28)35     And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.1336And he said unto 37 them, What would ye that I should do for you? They said unto... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 10:35-45

Mark DIGNITY AND SERVICE Mar_10:35 - Mar_10:45 . How lonely Jesus was! While He strode before the Twelve, absorbed in thoughts of the Cross to which He was pressing, they, as they followed, ‘amazed’ and ‘afraid,’ were thinking not of what He would suffer, but of what they might gain. He saw the Cross. They understood little of it, but supposed that somehow it would bring in the kingdom, and they dimly saw thrones for themselves. Hence James and John try to secure the foremost places, and... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 10:23-52

True Riches and Real Greatness Mark 10:23-52 Wealth brings many temptations. It is not said that rich men cannot get through the gate, but they will have to stoop very low and be stripped of the love of wealth, though not necessarily of wealth itself. In Christ’s kingdom to give all is to get all. The surrendered life needs no pity, for what it loses on the material side is more than compensated by its enormous spiritual gains, Mark 10:30-31 . Perhaps the request of the two brethren was... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:1-52

The Pharisees raised a question concerning the marriage relation. The Master went to the root of all things in the words, "From the beginning of the creation." The supreme and final authority is not the permission of a human lawgiver, but the will and intention of God. It was in this connection that Jesus took the children in His arms and blessed them, laying His hands on them. The story of the rich young ruler reveals the need of control. The way to find it is to follow the Master. The... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:43-45

CHRISTIAN SERVICE‘Whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister: and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all. For verily the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.’ Mark 10:43-Romans : (R.V.) So our Lord sums up for us the secret of His sway over our hearts. I. The authority of influence.—We remember that our Master, albeit to the innermost circle of the disciples He spoke with joy of His... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:45

THE ATONEMENT‘The Son of Man came … to give His life a ransom for many.’ Mark 10:45 There can be no doubt at all that the main message of the New Testament is the Death, Passion, and Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, with the attendant circumstances which led up to the crowning fact. I. The view of Holy Scripture.—The Atonement has been explained in many ways. But there is no doubt what is the view of Holy Scripture—and where else can we look for a better guide? At the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:1-45

Jesus Reveals The Things That Are Pleasing and Displeasing to God (9:33-10:45). In this next subsection Jesus reveals the things that are pleasing and displeasing to God. Seeking greatness displeases Him (Mark 9:33-35; Mark 10:35-45), while seeking to do things for Jesus’ sake pleases Him (Mark 9:36-41; Mark 10:28-31). Causing those who believe in Him to sin displeases Him (Mark 9:42-49; Mark 10:1-12), while being true salt pleases Him (Mark 9:50). So having begun the process of changing His... read more

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