Mark 2:3

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-12

1-12 It was this man's misery that he needed to be so carried, and shows the suffering state of human life; it was kind of those who so carried him, and teaches the compassion that should be in men, toward their fellow-creatures in distress. True faith and strong faith may work in various ways; but it shall be accepted and approved by Jesus Christ. Sin is the cause of all our pains and sicknesses. The way to remove the effect, is to take away the cause. Pardon of sin strikes at the root of all... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 2:1-99

Mark 2 THIS CHAPTER OPENS with another work of power that took place in a private house, when after some time He was again in Capernaum. This time faith of a very robust type comes into view, and that, remarkably enough, on the part of friends and not on the part of the sufferer. The Lord was again preaching the Word. That was His main service; the healing work was incidental. The four friends had faith of the sort that laughs at impossibilities, and says, “It shall be done,” and Jesus saw... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 2:3-5

The palsied man: v. 3. And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four. v. 4. And when they could not come nigh unto Him for the press, they uncovered the roof where He was; and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay. v. 5. When Jesus saw their faith, He said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee. While Jesus was in the house, and the conditions were such that hardly another person could be... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 2:1-12

FOURTH SECTIONATTRACTING AND REPELLING INFLUENCE OF THE LORD. THE ENTHUSIASTIC MULTITUDE AND THE OFFENCED TRADITIONALISTS. MORTAL HATRED OF THE HOSTILE PARTY, AND WITHDRAWAL OF JESUS INTO A SHIP. THE PREACHING IN SYNAGOGUES GIVES PLACE TO PREACHING ON THE SEA-SIDEMark 2:1 to Mark 3:12________First Conflict.—The Paralytic, and the Power to forgive Sins. Mark 2:1-12(Parallels: Matthew 9:1-8; Luke 5:17-26.)1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 2:1-12

Mark CHRIST’S AUTHORITY TO FORGIVE Mar_2:1 - Mar_2:12 . Mark alone gives Capernaum as the scene of this miracle. The excitement which had induced our Lord to leave that place had been allowed ‘some days’ to quiet down, ‘after’ which He ventures to return, but does not seem to have sought publicity, but to have remained in ‘the house’-probably Peter’s. There would be at least one woman’s heart there, which would love to lavish grateful service on Him. But ‘He could not be hid,’ and, however... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 2:1-22

the Friend of Sinners Mark 1:40-45 ; Mark 2:1-22 The leper, Mark 1:40-45 . The news of Christ spread fast and far until it reached the outcasts from Jewish society, the very dregs of humanity. As the story of the wonderful miracles wrought by our Lord was pondered deeply by this man, He concluded that the only question which remained was that of Christ’s willingness to hear. As to His power there could be no doubt. But no one of all the religious world of that time had ever thought of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 2:1-28

A great principle of the exercise of power by the Master is revealed in the words, "When He saw their faith." There can be no doubt that the word "their" includes the whole party, both the man himself and those who brought him. From the house to the seashore He passed, and the multitudes followed Him. Rapidly and forcefully the story of Levi is told. Called to follow. All abandoned. A feast made, and Jesus the principal Guest, with many of Levi's friends and associates present. Again the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 2:1-17

The Healing of the Sick of the Palsy Mark 2:1-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. How Christ's meetings were advertised. Our Lord's Word and His work was sufficient to assure Him a multitude, whithersoever He went. He moved among the people in a quiet and even in an humble mien. When He spoke He was accustomed to sit down. When He healed the sick or raised the dead, He did not sound a trumpet before Him, yet all the people sought Him. We are coming more and more to the conviction that after all it is a... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 2:3

VICARIOUS FAITH‘And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.’ Mark 2:3 Just as every human disease was a symbol of the moral condition of the soul, so every miracle Jesus wrought on the body was a token of what He would do for the soul. I. The faith of the bearers.—It was impossible for the four men who bore the paralytic to come nigh to Jesus, Who was standing in the inner court of the house, which was covered with an awning, or else under the interior... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-12

The Son of Man Has the Power to Forgive Sins (2:1-12). The idea of the authority of Jesus continues. Having been revealed as the drencher in the Holy Spirit, God’s beloved and Spirit anointed Son, the proclaimer of the Kingly Rule of God, the authoritative teacher, the exorcist of evil spirits by a word of command, the healer of all diseases, and the cleanser of the skin diseased, possessing an authority that ignores uncleanness, He is now revealed as the One Who has authoritative power on... read more