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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 10:32-45

Here is, I. Christ's prediction of his own sufferings; this string he harped much upon, though in the ears of his disciples it sounded very harsh and unpleasing. 1. See here how bold he was; when they were going up to Jerusalem, Jesus went before them, as the captain of our salvation, that was now to be made perfect through sufferings, Mark 10:32. Thus he showed himself forward to go on with his undertaking, even when he came to the hardest part of it. Now that the time was at hand, he said,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 10:32-34

10:32-34 They were on the road, on their way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. They were in a state of astonished bewilderment, and, as they followed him, they were afraid. Once again he took the Twelve to him, and began to tell them what was going to happen to him. "Look you!" He said, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and experts in the law, and they will condemn him to death, and they will hand him over to the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 10:32

And they were in the way ,.... Upon the road, having left the coasts of Judea on the further side of Jordan: going up to Jerusalem ; to the passover there, which was to be in a short time, and where Christ was to suffer and die; for this was the last journey he took, and the last passover he was to eat there: and Jesus went before them ; as their forerunner, their guide and leader, with unconcernedness and intrepidity; though he knew what would befall him, and what designs were... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 10:32

And he took again the twelve - Or thus: For having again taken the twelve, etc. I translate και for, which signification it often bears; see Luke 1:22 ; John 12:35 , and elsewhere. This gives the reason of the wonder and fear of the disciples, For he began to tell them on the way, what was to befall him. This sense of και , I find, is also noticed by Rosenmuller. See on Matthew 20:17-19 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:32

They were now going up from Jericho to Jerusalem, going up with Christ to his cross and his death. He went before them, eagerly leading the way for his timid disciples, who were now beginning to realize what was about to happen, and that he would be condemned and crucified. Therefore the evangelist adds, they were amazed (Greek, ἐθαμβοῦντο ); the same word which is used at Mark 10:24 . The words in the original, according to the best reading, make a distinction between the utter... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:32-34

The reiterated prediction. This was the third occasion upon which Jesus expressly and formally intimated to his followers the approaching close of his ministry and life. The occasion was the last great journey up to Jerusalem. He wished the disciples to understand what their discipleship involved, into what scenes they were now about to follow him; that, forewarned, they might be forearmed. Observe.— I. THE PREPARATION FOR THIS COMMUNICATION . Mark, in a few words,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:32-34

The coincidence of opposites. Once more the forecast of shame and death. I. MEN FLY IN THE FACE OF THEIR INTEREST , AND TREAT THEIR BENEFACTORS AS ENEMIES . Christ foresaw that the ruling party would be angry with him "because he told them the truth." And we partake of this guilt. We are blind to love in its disguise. We hate that which reproaches us. It is an error of the understanding and of the heart. II. PROVIDENCE BRINGS GOOD OUT OF OUR... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 10:32-34

Parallel passages: Matthew 20:17-19 ; Luke 18:31-34 .— A third prediction by our Lord of his passion and resurrection. I. REPEATED PREDICTIONS ON THESE SUBJECTS . The disciples required line upon line on this subject; they were so slow to grasp it and so loth to entertain it. It appeared to them inconceivable and incredible. When it was first directly and definitely announced, Peter deprecated it in the strongest terms, and so far forgot himself that he presumed to rebuke... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 10:32-34

See the notes at Matthew 20:17-19.Mark 10:32Jesus went before him - In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing “himself” to danger and death rather than his followers.And they rather amazed ... - They were afraid that evil would befall him in the city; that the scribes and Pharisees, who had so often sought to kill him, would then do it. Their fear and amazement were increased when he told them what would befall him there. They were amazed that, when he knew so well what... read more

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