Mark 13:9-11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 13:5-13

Our Lord Jesus, in reply to their question, sets himself, not so much to satisfy their curiosity as to direct their consciences; leaves them still in the dark concerning the times and seasons, which the father has kept in his own power, and which it was not for them to know; but gives them the cautions which were needful, with reference to the events that should now shortly come to pass. I. They must take heed that they be not deceived by the seducers and imposters that should now shortly... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 13:1-37

Mark 13:1-37 is one of the most difficult chapters in the New Testament for a modern reader to understand. That is because it is one of the most Jewish chapters in the Bible. From beginning to end it is thinking in terms of Jewish history and Jewish ideas. All through it Jesus is using categories and pictures which were very familiar to the Jews of his day, but which are very strange, and indeed, unknown, to many modern readers. Even so, it is not possible to disregard this chapter because... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 13:9

But take heed to yourselves ,.... This does not so much regard their doctrine and conversation, they were to take heed to; in which sense this phrase is sometimes used; but the security of their persons and lives; and the advice is, to take care of them selves, as much as in them lay, how they came into the hands of the persecuting Jews, and exposed themselves to danger, when at any time it could be avoided: for they shall deliver you up to councils ; their greater and lesser sanhedrim;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 13:10

And the Gospel must first be published among all nations. The Syriac version reads, "my Gospel"; the Gospel which Christ was the author, subject, and preacher of; this "must be published". There was a necessity of the promulgation of it by the will of God, the command and commission of Christ; and for the gathering in of the Jews, that were the elect of God, "among all nations" of the world, especially in the Roman empire; and that "first", or before the destruction of Jerusalem; See Gill on... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 13:11

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up ,.... Lead to councils and courts of judicature, and deliver up to kings and rulers, to the civil magistrate, to be punished by the secular arm: take no thought before hand ; be not previously anxious, and carefully solicitous, in a distressing way: what ye shall speak : to kings and rulers, by way of apology for yourselves, and your own innocence, and in defence of the Gospel: neither do ye premeditate ; or "meditate", as the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 13:9

Councils - Συνεδρια , Sanhedrins. The grand Sanhedrin consisted of seventy-two elders; six chosen out of each tribe; this was the national council of state; and the small Sanhedrins, which were composed of twenty-three counsellors. Synagogues - Courts of justice for villages, etc., consisting of three magistrates, chosen out of the principal directors of the synagogue in that place. Rulers - Or governors. The Roman deputies, such as Pontius Pilate, etc. Kings - The tetrarchs of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 13:10

And the Gospel must first be published among all nations. - Many of the Evangelistaria omit this verse. Its proper place seems to be after verse the thirteenth. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 13:11

Neither - premeditate - This is wanting in BDL, five others, Coptic, Ethiopic, Vulgate, Itala. Griesbach leaves it doubtful. On this verse see Matthew 10:19 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 13:11

Verse 11 Mark 13:11.Neither premeditate. This sentence, as well as the one which immediately follows, we have explained (131) under Matthew 10:19 Our Lord’s design in these words is, to relieve the disciples from that anxiety which interferes with the cheerful discharge of our duty, when we doubt our inability to sustain the burden. Not that he wishes us to fall asleep in indolent security, for nothing is more advantageous than to have such a consciousness of our weakness as produces humility... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:1-13

Prophetic adumbrations. I. " MATERIAL TEMPLES , POLLUTED BY MEN 'S SINS , MUST PERISH ." II. " THE TEMPLE OF HUMAN MINDS , PURIFIED BY THE DIVINE SPIRIT , WILL ABIDE FOR EVER " (Godwin). III. THE EDUCATION OF ILLUSIONS . (See F. W. Robertson's sermon on 'The Illusiveness of Life!') God in history is God in disguise. To detect his presence is not always easy. Surface and show are constantly taken for truth and reality. IV. ... read more

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