Mark 1:38 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 1:35-39

Mark 1:35-39. And in the morning, a great while before day Εννυχου λιαν , When the night was very far advanced, or, when it was yet deep night, he went out, &c. Thus diligently did the Son of God labour for us! After the preceding day had been spent in preaching, and the evening in working miracles, Jesus allowed himself but a very short repose. And departed into a solitary place Withdrawing not only from the multitude, but even from his disciples; for the company of the best... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 1:29-39

29. Many sick people healed (Matthew 4:23-25; Matthew 8:14-17; Mark 1:29-39; Luke 4:38-44)Further examples of the ministry of Jesus show the presence and power of the kingdom of God in healing those afflicted by Satan (Matthew 4:23-25; Mark 1:29-34). (For the significance of the kingdom of God see earlier section, ‘Jesus and the Kingdom’.) On one occasion when Jesus was staying in Capernaum, he went outside the town to find a quiet place to pray to his Father. Peter thought he was losing... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 1:38

next = neighbouring. towns = country towns, or villages. therefore = for (Greek. eis. App-104 .) this. came I forth = am I come forth. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 1:38

And he saith unto them, Let us go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also; for to this end came I forth. And he went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out demons.The extent and duration of this journey must have been considerable. Josephus relates that there were nearly 200 villages in the area, each with several thousand inhabitants. Christ's words here indicated the priority of preaching over the work of healing the sick and casting out... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 1:38

Mark 1:38. The next towns— The neighbouring towns. Inferences.—Respecting John the Baptist and our Saviour's baptism, see the Inferences on Matthew 3:0.; and on our Saviour's choice of his disciples, &c. we shall enlarge in the Inferences on Luke 5:0. Let us at present contemplate the great Redeemer of our souls, giving us a proof of his divine power to heal our spiritual defilements, by curing the leper who applied to him. Our souls are overspread with the leprosy of sin, and where should... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:38

38. And he said unto them, Let us go—or, according to another reading, "Let us go elsewhere." into the next towns—rather, "unto the neighboring village-towns"; meaning those places intermediate between towns and villages, with which the western side of the Sea of Galilee was studded. that I may preach there also; for therefore came I forth—not from Capernaum, as DE WETTE miserably interprets, nor from His privacy in the desert place, as MEYER, no better; but from the Father. Compare :-, "I... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-39

1. The first preaching tour of Galilee 1:35-39 (cf. Luke 4:42-44)While these verses record the itinerant ministry of Jesus, Mark’s emphasis was clearly on Jesus’ spiritual preparation for that ministry. It highlighted His dependence on His Father. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-45

C. Jesus’ early ministry throughout Galilee 1:35-45Jesus made several preaching tours throughout Galilee. Mark summarized the first of these (Mark 1:35-39) and then related one especially significant event during that tour (Mark 1:40-45). This section continues to present Jesus as the Servant of the Lord who went about doing the messianic work that His Father had assigned to Him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:38-39

Peter viewed the healing ministry of Jesus as primary, as did many of his companions. Jesus viewed them as only a small part of His larger mission. He had "come out" from God to fulfill this mission. Peter encouraged Jesus to stay where He could not escape pressure to perform miracles (cf. John 7:3-5). Jesus chose to move on to other parts of Galilee where He could present the gospel (Mark 1:14) and His claims (Mark 1:15).Mark 1:39 summarizes this preaching tour throughout Galilee. It may have... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

Baptism of Jesus. Beginning of the Ministry1-8. Appearance of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1; Luke 3:1). See on Mt and Lk. St. Mark’s Gospel, being based on the reminiscences of Peter, begins with the public ministry of Jesus, or, rather, with His connexion with the Baptist, through which Peter and other apostles first became acquainted with Him. It, therefore, omits the birth narratives, although it is possible that St. Mark was acquainted with them (see on Mark 6:3).1. The beginning] It is... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 1:35-39

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 1:29-39

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 1:38

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 1:38

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 1:38

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:38

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-45

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:38-39

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

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