Mark 3:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:13-21

In these verses, we have, I. The choice Christ made of the twelve apostles to be his constant followers and attendants, and to be sent abroad as there was occasion, to preach the gospel. Observe, 1. The introduction to this call or promotion of disciples; He goes up into a mountain, and his errand thither was to pray. Ministers must be set apart with solemn prayer for the pouring out of the Spirit upon them; though Christ had authority to confer the gifts of the Holy Ghost, yet, to set us an... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:20-21

3:20-21 Jesus went into a house; and once again so dense a crowd collected that they could not even eat bread. When his own people heard What was going on, they went out to restrain him, for they said, "He has taken leave of his senses." Sometimes a man drops a remark which cannot be interpreted otherwise than as the product of bitter experience. Once when Jesus was enumerating the things which a man might have to face for following him, he said, "A man's foes will be those of his own... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:20

And the multitude coming together again ,.... Either the multitude that were about the door of this house; insomuch that there was no room about, nor any coming near it, Mark 2:2 , or the multitude that came from different parts, and had thronged about him at the sea side, before he went up into the mountain: these understanding that he was come down from thence, and was returned to Capernaum, and was at Simon's house, flocked thither, in great numbers, to see his person, hear his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:20

Eat bread - Had no time to take any necessary refreshment. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:20

Verse 20 Mark 3:20.And they come into the house. Mark undoubtedly takes in a somewhat extended period of time, when he passes from the miracles to that wicked conspiracy which the relatives of Christ formed with each other, to bind him as if he had been a madman. Matthew and Luke mention not more than a single miracle, as having given to the Pharisees an opportunity of slander; but as all the three agree in this last clause which is contained in Mark’s narrative, I have thought it proper to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:1-35

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:7-35

Retirement. In the calm and successful prosecution of his work, Jesus has excited various feelings in the minds of the different classes around him. He has wrought many miracles—all of them miracles of mercy; almost all, so far as recorded, miracles of healing. Of necessity his presence is hailed by the throngs of needy and suffering ones, and "his name is as ointment poured forth" to the multitudes who have proved his rower to heal. These cannot be restrained from publishing his fame... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The last clause of Mark 3:19 , And they went into an house , should form the opening sentence of a new paragraph, and should therefore become the first clause of Mark 3:20 , as in the Revised Version. According to the most approved reading, the words are ( ἐξῆλθον ), He cometh into an house , or, He cometh home. There is here a considerable gap in St. Mark's narrative. The sermon on the mount followed upon the call of the apostles, at all events so far as it affected them and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

Christ hindered by his friends. I. THROUGH IGNORANCE . Owing II. BY CHARGING HIM WITH MADNESS . They had so little of the spirit of self-denial in themselves that they could not understand enthusiasm which would not admit of his attending to his own wants, "so much as to eat bread." 1 . They feared also the consequences which might arise from the presence of his enemies. The scribes were there "from Jerusalem," on the alert to find accusation against him; and they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-22

The Saviour judged by the world. There were various opinions amongst the multitude. They cannot be indifferent to the work and teaching of Christ. "Some believed, and some believed not." Of those who did not believe all were in opposition to him. This circumstance was— I. A TRIBUTE TO THE INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE GOSPEL . II. IT ILLUSTRATED THE IMPOTENCY OF THE CARNAL MIND IN SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS . III . IT SUGGESTS THE PERILS ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:13-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:20-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:7-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:20-22

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