Mark 5:21-24

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 5:21-34

The Gadarenes having desired Christ to leave their country, he did not stay to trouble them long, but presently went by water, as he came, back to the other side (Mark 5:21), and there much people gathered to him. Note, If there be some that reject Christ, yet there are others that receive him, and bid him welcome. A despised gospel will cross the water, and go where it will have better entertainment. Now among the many that applied themselves to him, I. Here is one, that comes openly to beg a... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 5:21-24

5:21-24 When Jesus had crossed over in the boat back again to the other side, a great crowd gathered together to him; and he was by the lakeside. One of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, came to him; and, when he saw Jesus, he threw himself at his feet. He pled with him, "My little daughter is lying at death's door. Come and lay your hands on her, that she may be cured and live." Jesus went away with him; and the crowd were following him, and crushing in upon him on all sides. ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:21

And when Jesus was passed over again ,.... Over the sea of Tiberias, that part of it which was necessary to go over from the country of Gadara, to Capernaum, by ship , or "boat", unto the other side . This may seem to some unnecessary to be added; and it may be asked, what way but by ship, or boat, could he have gone over to the other side of the sea of Galilee? To which it may be replied, there was a bridge at Chammath of Gadara F13 T. Hieros. Erubin, fol. 22. 4. , over an arm... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:22

And behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue ,.... Having heard of his return, and where he was; See Gill on Matthew 9:18 . Jairus by name ; in Hebrew יאיר , "Jair": and Jerom says F14 De Hebr. Nominibus in Luc. , it signifies "enlightening", or "enlightened": deriving it from אור , "to be light": and it is no doubt a Jewish name, since he was a ruler of the synagogue; and besides, it is often mentioned in the Old Testament, and particularly in Esther 2:5 ,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:23

And besought him greatly ,.... Used much importunity with him, and was very urgent in his requests: saying, my little daughter lieth at the point of death , or "is in the last extremity"; just breathing out her last; for she was not actually dead when he left her, though she was before he returned, and was at this time, as he might expect, expiring, or really gone; See Gill on Matthew 9:18 . I pray thee come and lay thine hands on her, that she may be healed, and she shall live ;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 5:24

And Jesus went with him ,.... Immediately without objecting to the weakness of his faith: and much people followed him ; to see the miracle performed, which they were exceedingly fond of: and thronged him ; so that it was with some difficulty and trouble that he passed along the streets to: the ruler's house. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 5:23

My little daughter - Το θυγατριον μου , that little daughter of mine. The words express much tenderness and concern. Luke observes, Luke 8:42 , that she was his only daughter, and was about twelve years of age. At the point of death - Εσχατως εχει , in the last extremity, the last gasp. See on Matthew 9:18 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 5:17-21

The rejection and the reception of Jesus. Our text presents us with a striking contrast. Only a few miles of sea separated these people physically, but morally what a gulf was between them I. On both sides of the lake Christ's words had been heard, and his works of power had been seen, but how different were the results! If he had been like us, variable in temper and disposition—at one time moody, at another genial—we might more easily account for this. For the dispositions of sinful... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 5:21

Jesus now crosses over the sea again, and apparently in the same boat, to the other side, the opposite shore, near to Capernaum. St. Matthew ( Matthew 4:13 ) distinctly tells us that he had left Nazareth, and was now dwelling at Capernaum, thus fulfilling the ancient prophecy with regard to Zebulun and Nephthalim. The circumstances under which he quitted Nazareth are given by St. Luke ( Luke 4:16-31 ). St. Matthew ( Matthew 9:1 ) calls Capernaum his own city. Thus as Christ ennobled... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 5:21-34

Ministries broken in upon. Seldom do we find Christ going straight through with a course of teaching or work. Interruptions constantly occurring; many ministries making up the one great ministry. The more intimate connection of Mark 5:21 is given in Matthew 9:18 ("while he yet spake these things"). Not that Matthew means that Christ was still at table, nor that Mark's order is wrong. The feast of Matthew ( Mark 2:15 ) is not stated by Mark to have taken place in immediate succession... read more

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