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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:42-50

See the notes at Matthew 18:7-9. Millstone. See Matthew 18:6.Mark 9:44-46Their worm - This figure is taken from Isaiah 66:24. See the notes at that passage. In describing the great prosperity. of the kingdom of the Messiah, Isaiah says that the people of God “shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men who have transgressed against God.” Their enemies would be overcome. They would be slain. The people of God would triumph. The figure is taken from heaps of the dead slain in battle;... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-50

2. The pitfalls of discipleship 9:33-50Jesus next taught His disciples lessons dealing with the dangers that threatened their effectiveness as His disciples. These were the desire for greatness, the folly of a sectarian attitude, and failure in self-discipline. They would suffer as He would. Moreover their suffering would threaten their unity with Jesus and with one another."Jesus warned against the spirit of elitism that can exist within a ministry team and between ministry teams. The answer... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:43-48

Jesus compared the members of the human body to the agents of sinful activities. He did not want His disciples to perform physical surgery but spiritual surgery to excise the sin within us. The language is hyperbolic, but Jesus described real sins. The threefold repetition highlights the importance of the warning (cf. Romans 6:12-13)."It was not a Palestinian custom to refer to an abstract activity but to the specific member of the body which is responsible for it. For this reason Jesus speaks... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:43-50

Failure in self-discipline 9:43-50 (cf. Matthew 18:8-14)Jesus’ proceeded to elaborate on the importance of disciples dealing radically with sin in their lives. He had just warned about leading other disciples astray. Now He cautioned against being led astray oneself."Seducing simple souls is disastrously easy work; but still more easy is seducing oneself, by letting the body lead the spirit astray." [Note: Plummer, p. 226.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death2-8. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28). See on Mt.9-13. A question about Elijah. See on Matthew 17:9-13.14-29. An epileptic healed (Matthew 17:14; Luke 9:37). See on Mt.23. If thou canst believe] RV ’If thou canst! All things,’ etc. 29. By prayer and fasting] RV omits ’and fasting,’ but the evidence for it is strong.30-32. Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22; Luke 9:43). See on Mt.33-37. The controversy as to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:42-48

(42-48) Whosoever shall offend.—See Notes on Matthew 18:6-9. The verbal, or all but verbal, reproduction of these verses indicates the impression which they had made on the disciples. It may be noted, however, that St. Mark omits the “Woe unto the world because of offences . . .,” which we find in St. Matthew, and that the emphatic thrice-repeated words, “Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched,” are found only in St. Mark. It should be noted, however, that in Mark 9:43; Mark... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 9:1-50

Mark 9:7 Oh that this misled and blindfolded world would see that Christ doth not rise and fall, stand or lie by men's apprehensions! What is Christ the lighter, that men do with Him by open proclamation as men do with clipped and light money? They are now crying down Christ... But the Lord hath weighed Him and balanced Him already: This is My beloved Son in Whom I am well pleased: hear ye Him! This worth and weight stand still. It is our part to cry: 'Up, up with Christ, and down, down with... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

CHAPTER 9:38-50 (Mark 9:38-50)OFFENSES"John said unto Him, Master, we saw one casting out devils in Thy Name: and we forbade him, because he followed not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a mighty work in My name, and be able quickly to speak evil of Me. For he that is not against us is for us. For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink, because ye are Christ’s, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward. And whosoever shall cause... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 9:1-50

Chapter 9 1. The Glory to Come foreshadowed in the Transfiguration. (Mark 9:1-13 .Matthew 17:1-13; Matthew 17:1-13 ; Luke 9:28-36 .) 2. The helpless disciples and the secret of failure. (Mark 9:14-29 . Matthew 17:14-20 ; Luke 9:37-42 ) 3. The second announcement of His death. (Mark 9:30-32 .Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 17:22-23 ; Luke 9:43-45 ) 4. The self-seeking disciples.(Mark 9:33-37 . Matthew 18:1-5 ; Luke 9:46-48 ) 5. The Servant’s gentleness and tolerance. (Mark 9:38-41 .Luke... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:42-50

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-50

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:43-48

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:43-50

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:42-48

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 9:1-50

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 9:1-50

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