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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 1:9-13

We have here a brief account of Christ's baptism and temptation, which were largely related Matt. 3:1-4:25 I. His baptism, which was his first public appearance, after he had long lived obscurely in Nazareth. O how much hidden worth is there, which in this world is either lost in the dust of contempt and cannot be known, or wrapped up in the veil of humility and will not be known! But sooner or later it shall be known, as Christ's was. 1. See how humbly he owned God, by coming to be baptized... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 1:9-11

1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan; and as soon as he came up out of the water he saw the heavens being riven asunder and the Spirit coming down upon him, as a dove might come down; and there came a voice from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; I am well pleased with you." To any thinking person the baptism of Jesus presents a problem. John's baptism was a baptism of repentance, meant for those who were sorry for their sins and who... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 1:11

And there came a voice from heaven ,.... What the Jews call "Bath Kol", saying, thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased : it is in Matthew, "this is my beloved Son", Matthew 3:17 ; as if the words were spoken to others, to John, the administrator of baptism to him, and to those that were spectators; directing them to Christ, on whom the Spirit now descended, and testifying to them how great a person he was, how nearly related to God; how much he was the object of his love,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:9-11

See the subject of these verses which contain the account of our Lord's baptism, explained. Matthew 3:13-17 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:9-11

The baptism of Christ. As this evangelist commences his treatise with what he terms "the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ," it is natural that our Lord should first be introduced by him as devoted to his ministry of benevolence in the rite of baptism; for this incident in our Saviour's life is justly held to have inaugurated his public work. What a hold the event has taken upon the Christian mind may be seen from the vast number of pictures in which the religious artists of all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:9-11

The baptism of Jesus. One of many proofs of the wide influence of the Baptist's ministry. He came from Nazareth of Galilee. The multitudinous baptism of John was a fit occasion and background for the special and peculiar baptism of Jesus. The awakened national conscience represented for the nonce the general confession of sin by the individuals of mankind saved through the gospel. Christ's baptism was— I. A FULFILMENT OF LEGAL RIGHTEOUSNESS . It was one ceremony of the Law... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:9-11

Parallel passages: Matthew 3:13-17 ; Luke 3:21-23 . The baptism of our Lord. I. DIFFICULTY . There is something singular, to say the least, in the baptism of our Lord. In that solemn inauguration of the Saviour, as he entered on his public ministry, a difficulty is encountered. That difficulty respects the significance of the rite in relation to the spotless Son of God. Water, when applied to the person or used in the way of ablution, is employed as an element of cleansing. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:9-13

The consecration of Jesus. I. THE GOOD OF CUSTOM . Honoured by his submission to baptism. This is an example. Custom is the sacred link between past and present. Old customs, sacred rites, should be kept up; only abandoned when. they no longer teach truth, but more falsehood than truth. Rebellion against custom for rebellion's sake is vicious individualism. Compliance with the beauty of order is the mark of a loyal and loving spirit. II. THE SYMBOL IS PRECIOUS , NOT ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:9-13

The official preparation. "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ" embraces yet another element. The preparation of "the way" of the Lord is followed by the preparation of the Lord himself. This we must name—The preparation of the Messiah , the Christ. I. The first step in this preparation is THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HUMAN NATURE . "The Word became flesh." "It behoved him," who" took hold of the seed of Abraham," with a view to raise it up, "to be made like unto"... read more

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