Mark 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:16-17

And Simon he surnamed Peter . Our Lord had previously declared that Simon should be so called. But St. Mark avoids as much as possible the recognition of any special honor belonging to St. Peter; so he here simply mentions the fact of this surname having been given to him, a fact which was necessary in order that he might be identified. All the early Christian writers held that Peter was virtually the author of this Gospel. Simon, or Simeon, is from a Hebrew word, meaning "to hear." James... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 3:13-19

For an account of the appointment of the apostles, see the notes at Matthew 10:1-4.And calleth unto him whom he would - Those whom he chose; whom he was about to appoint to the apostleship. See the notes at John 15:16.Mark 3:14He ordained twelve - The word rendered “ordained” here does not express our notion of ordination to the ministry. It means, literally, “he made” - that is, he “appointed” twelve to be with him.Twelve - The reason why “twelve” were chosen was, probably, that such a number... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:17

Mark 3:17. James and John he surnamed Boanerges “This word,” says Dr. Hammond, “is the corruption of the Hebrew בני רעשּׁ , benei ragnash, sons of earthquake, tempest, or any other commotion, such as is here styled, βροντη , thunder. And the meaning of this title may seem to be, that those two sons of Zebedee were to be special, eminent ministers of the gospel, which is called, Hebrews 12:26, φονη την γην γαλευουσα , a voice shaking the earth, taken from Haggai 2:7, which is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 3:7-19

36. Jesus chooses the twelve apostles (Matthew 9:35-10:4; Mark 3:7-19; Luke 6:12-19)The more Jesus’ work grew, the more people came seeking him; and the more deeply saddened he became as he saw the confused and helpless spiritual condition of the Jewish people. There were plenty of opportunities for worthwhile work but there were few workers, and Jesus asked his followers to pray that God would supply the right workers to meet the need (Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 3:7-12).So urgent was the need that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:17

Zebedee . See note on Mark 1:19 . Boanerges . Occ, only in Mark. Aramaic. See App-94 ., sons of . Apure Hebraism, used with reference to origin, destination, or characteristic. Sparks are "sons of fire" (Job 5:7 ); threshed corn is "a son of the floor" (Isaiah 21:10 ); Judas "a son of perdition" (John 17:12 ); sinners' natural condition "sons of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2 ; Ephesians 5:6 ). thunder. The name is Aramaic ( App-94 .), allied to Hebrew In Hebrew "thunder" is kol = voice:... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:7-19

A. The broadening of Jesus’ ministry 3:7-19This section is similar to Mark 1:14-20 in that it records a general description of Jesus’ ministry (Mark 3:7-12) and His calling of more disciples (Mark 3:13-19). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:13-19

2. Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples 3:13-19 (cf. Luke 6:12-16)Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples constituted an important advance in His ministry. These men would be the primary beneficiaries of His training for leadership to carry out His mission. The plot to take His life made the training of disciples imperative. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:16-19

The following table shows the 12 disciples as they appear in the four lists that the Holy Spirit has given us in Scripture.Matthew 10:2-4Mark 3:16-19Luke 6:14-16Acts 1:131.Simon PeterSimon PeterSimon PeterPeter2.AndrewJamesAndrewJohn3.JamesJohnJamesJames4.JohnAndrewJohnAndrew5.PhilipPhilipPhilipPhilip6.BartholomewBartholomewBartholomewThomas7.ThomasMatthewMatthewBartholomew8.MatthewThomasThomasMatthew9.James, son of AlphaeusJames, son of AlphaeusJames, son of AlphaeusJames, son of... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:1-35

Choice of the Twelve1-6. The withered hand (Matthew 12:9; Luke 6:6). See on Mt. 6. Herodians] see on Matthew 22:16.7-12. Withdrawal of Jesus. Multitudes healed. See on Matthew 12:15-17. St. Mark’s account is much fuller. Observe here (a) the extraordinary sensation made by the appearance of Jesus, as shown by the great distances from which the multitudes were drawn; (b) the enormous number of cures, without any allusion to failures. Clearly the miracles recorded are only a very small proportion... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 3:16-19

(16-19) And Simon he surnamed.—On the list of the Apostles see Notes on Matthew 10:2-4. read more

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