Mark 11:32 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

We have here Christ examined by the great Sanhedrim concerning his authority; for they claimed a power to call prophets to an account concerning their mission. They came to him when he was walking in the temple, not for his diversion, but teaching the people, first one company and then another. The Peripatetic philosophers were so called from the custom they had of walking when they taught. The cloisters, or piazzas, in the courts of the temple, were fitted for this purpose. The great men were... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 11:27-33

11:27-33 Once again they came to Jerusalem, and, when Jesus was walking in the Temple, the chief priests and the experts in the law and the elders came to him, and said to him, "By what kind of authority do you do these things? Or, who gave you authority to do these things?" Jesus said, "I will put one point to you, and, if you answer me, I will tell you by what kind of authority I do these things. Was the baptism of John from heaven? or was it from men? Answer me!" They discussed the matter... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:32

But if we shall say, of men ,.... That John's baptism was an human invention, and he had no authority from God to preach and administer it, they feared the people ; lest being enraged thereby they should, at once, rise up, and destroy them: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed ; a real prophet, one truly sent from God, and had his commission and credentials from him: this was the general sentiment of the people; See Gill on Matthew 21:26 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:27-33

See on Matthew 21:23-27 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:32

They feared the people - Or rather, We fear, etc. Instead of εφοβουντο , they feared; the Codex Bezae, seven others, later Syriac, Arabic, Coptic, Ethiopic, Armenian, Vulgate, and all the Itala, read φοβουμεν , or φοβουμεθα . The common reading appearing to me quite improper. We fear the people. Εαν , if, before ειπωμεν , we shall say, is omitted by ABCEFGHLS, and more than fifty others. Bengel leaves it out of the text, and puts a note of interrogation after Εξ ανθρωπων ; and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Authority vindicated. The conflict between the Divine Prophet and the leaders of the Jewish people was now at its height. Jesus knew that his hour was at hand, and no longer either concealed himself, or restrained his tongue from words of merited indignation, rebuke, and almost defiance. Thus the enmity of his foes was provoked, and his condemnation was assured. I. CHRIST 'S AUTHORITY WAS PUBLICLY ASSERTED AND EXERCISED . In three respects this was now made most plain. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Christ's authority challenged add defended. This was a necessary consequence of his action in the cleansing of the temple. By so doing he claimed to be the Judge of things religious and sacred, and to direct the conscience of man. I. THE ULTIMATE QUESTION BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF MEN IS ONE OF AUTHORITY . Only direct Divine sanction, or a higher truth vindicating itself at the bar of reason and conscience, or in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Critics criticized. I. THE SPIRIT OF FAULT - FINDING NEVER LACES FOOD . The action is wrong; or, if it is right, it is done from a wrong motive, or done by the wrong person. "Ill will never said well." II. IT ASKS FOR REASONS , BUT REFUSES TO GIVE THEM . It will call others to account, and refuse to give account of itself, The arbitrary temper is directly opposed to the "sweet reasonableness of Christ." III. THE UNTRUE MAN THINKS ONLY OF... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:31-32

They reasoned with themselves, like men anxious and perplexed. If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him? For he told you I was the promised Messias, and bade you prepare yourselves by repentance to receive my grace and salvation . But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet. This is a broken sentence, but very expressive. The evangelist leaves his reader to supply what they meant. They deemed it... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 11:27-33

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:32

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:27-33

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:31-32

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