Mark 11:27-30

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

We have here Christ examined by the great Sanhedrim concerning his authority; for they claimed a power to call prophets to an account concerning their mission. They came to him when he was walking in the temple, not for his diversion, but teaching the people, first one company and then another. The Peripatetic philosophers were so called from the custom they had of walking when they taught. The cloisters, or piazzas, in the courts of the temple, were fitted for this purpose. The great men were... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 11:27-33

11:27-33 Once again they came to Jerusalem, and, when Jesus was walking in the Temple, the chief priests and the experts in the law and the elders came to him, and said to him, "By what kind of authority do you do these things? Or, who gave you authority to do these things?" Jesus said, "I will put one point to you, and, if you answer me, I will tell you by what kind of authority I do these things. Was the baptism of John from heaven? or was it from men? Answer me!" They discussed the matter... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:27

And they come again to Jerusalem ,.... The Persic and Ethiopic versions read, "he came", which must be understood with his disciples; for they never parted from him till he was apprehended in the garden. Luke says, Luke 20:1 , that it was "on one of those days"; and the Persic version here reads, "on another day": it was the day after the cursing of the fig tree, and two days after his public entrance into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple ; not alone, but his disciples... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:28

And say unto him, by what authority dost thou do these things ?.... Enter into the temple, as if he was Lord of it; and correct in such a magisterial way every thing he thought an abuse in it; do the miracles he did, as healing the lame, and blind; and take upon him to instruct the people, a work he was now engaged in: and who gave thee this authority to do these things ? See Gill on Matthew 21:23 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:29

And Jesus answered and said unto them ,.... Being not in the least intimidated by such a body of men: I will also ask of you one question ; or "one word", or "one thing"; λογος , here answers to the Hebrew word דבר , which signifies both "word" and "thing": and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things ; See Gill on Matthew 21:24 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:30

The baptism of John ,.... The doctrine of which he was the first preacher, and the ordinance of which he was the first administrator: was it from heaven, or of men ? was it of divine or of human institution? answer me ; directly and plainly, without any shuffling, or evasion: it is a fair question, and may be answered; and the answer to it our Lord suggests would naturally lead to a proper one to their question; See Gill on Matthew 21:25 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:27-33

See on Matthew 21:23-27 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-28

By what authority doest then these things? We learn from Mark 11:18 float the chief priests and scribes had already been seeking how they might destroy him, and they wanted to establish some definite charge, whether of blasphemy or of sedition, against him. They now approach him as he walked in the temple, and demand by what authority he was doing these things, such as casting out the profaners of the temple, teaching and instructing the people, accepting their Hosannas, etc . And who... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Authority vindicated. The conflict between the Divine Prophet and the leaders of the Jewish people was now at its height. Jesus knew that his hour was at hand, and no longer either concealed himself, or restrained his tongue from words of merited indignation, rebuke, and almost defiance. Thus the enmity of his foes was provoked, and his condemnation was assured. I. CHRIST 'S AUTHORITY WAS PUBLICLY ASSERTED AND EXERCISED . In three respects this was now made most plain. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:27-33

Christ's authority challenged add defended. This was a necessary consequence of his action in the cleansing of the temple. By so doing he claimed to be the Judge of things religious and sacred, and to direct the conscience of man. I. THE ULTIMATE QUESTION BETWEEN CHRIST AND THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF MEN IS ONE OF AUTHORITY . Only direct Divine sanction, or a higher truth vindicating itself at the bar of reason and conscience, or in the... read more

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