Mark 3:17 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:13-21

In these verses, we have, I. The choice Christ made of the twelve apostles to be his constant followers and attendants, and to be sent abroad as there was occasion, to preach the gospel. Observe, 1. The introduction to this call or promotion of disciples; He goes up into a mountain, and his errand thither was to pray. Ministers must be set apart with solemn prayer for the pouring out of the Spirit upon them; though Christ had authority to confer the gifts of the Holy Ghost, yet, to set us an... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:13-19

3:13-19 Jesus went up into the mountain and invited to his service the men of his choice; and he appointed twelve that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to act as his heralds, and to have power to cast out demons. He chose Simon, and to him he gave the name of Peter; he chose James, Zebedee's son, and John, James' brother, and to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means Sons of Thunder; he chose Andrew and Philip and Bartholomew and Matthew and Thomas, and James,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:17

And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James ,.... These are mentioned next, as being first called after Peter and Andrew: and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, the sons of thunder : either because of their loud and sonorous voice; or their warm zeal for Christ, and fervency in their ministry: or for their courage in opposing the enemies of Christ, and the power that went along with their words; which either put to confusion and silence, or issued in conviction and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:17

Sons of thunder - A Hebraism for thunderers; probably so named because of their zeal and power in preaching the Gospel. The term Boanerges is neither Hebrew nor Syriac. Calmet and others think that there is reason to believe that the Greek transcribers have not copied it exactly. רעם בני beney raam , which the ancient Greeks would pronounce Beneregem, and which means sons of thunder, was probably the appellative used by our Lord: or רעש בני beni reges , sons of tempest, which comes... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:1-35

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:7-35

Retirement. In the calm and successful prosecution of his work, Jesus has excited various feelings in the minds of the different classes around him. He has wrought many miracles—all of them miracles of mercy; almost all, so far as recorded, miracles of healing. Of necessity his presence is hailed by the throngs of needy and suffering ones, and "his name is as ointment poured forth" to the multitudes who have proved his rower to heal. These cannot be restrained from publishing his fame... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The twelve. Some of these twelve had been "called" by the Master long ago, and had already been much in his company. Others had been, for a shorter time and less intimately, associated with him. This formal appointment and commission took place upon the mount, and immediately before the delivery of the ever-memorable sermon to the disciples and the multitude. The passage is suggestive of great general truths. I. CHRIST THOUGHT FIT TO EMPLOY HUMAN AGENTS IN THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The choosing of the apostles. I. THE RELATION BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS SERVANTS WAS DELIBERATELY ENTERED UPON AND VOLUNTARY IN ITS NATURE . 1 . It was formally commenced in retirement. We may suppose a season of devotion. The absence of public excitement or external interference was evidently desired. 2 . The utmost freedom existed on both sides. He called "whom he himself would: and they went unto him? There was no coercion. The highest principles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The need of missionaries. I. POPULARIZERS OF GREAT DOCTRINES ARE NECESSARY in every branch of science, art, literature, religion. Where would the sublime doctrine we call the gospel have been, as an influence, had there not been found men to make it "current coin"? II. SECOND - HAND INSTRUMENTALITY PLAYS A LARGE PART IS THE SPIRITUAL WORLD . Few are the leaders or generals, many the officers, multitudinous the rank and file; but every soldier who is in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

Parallel passages: Matthew 10:2-4 ; Luke 6:12-19 .— The choosing of the twelve. I. THE CHOICE AND ITS OBJECT . The Saviour ascends the mountain that was near at hand, probably Karun Hattin , " and calls to him whom he wished." At once they went off away ( ἀπό ), leaving other things, and turning to him as their sole object. Of these he appointed, or ordained—though the original word is more simple, viz. "he made "—twelve for a threefold purpose: II. THE ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:13-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:13-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:7-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

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