Mark 3:21-22 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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:22-30

I. Here is, The impudent impious brand which the scribes fastened upon Christ's casting out devils, that they might evade and invalidate the conviction of it, and have a poor excuse for not yielding to it. These scribes came down from Jerusalem, Mark 3:22. It should seem they came this long journey on purpose to hinder the progress of the doctrine of Christ; such pains did they take to do mischief; and, coming from Jerusalem, where were the most polite and learned scribes, and where they had... 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

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:22-27

3:22-27 The experts in the law from Jerusalem came down. They said, "He has Beelzebub on his side." They said, "It is by the ruler of the demons that he casts out the demons." Jesus called them and spoke to them by way of analogy. "How can Satan cast out Satan? If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself that house will not be able to stand. And if Satan had risen up against himself, and is divided, he cannot stand--he is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:21

When his friends heard of it ,.... Not his spiritual friends, his disciples and followers, that believed in him; but his kinsmen, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions render the words, who were so according to the flesh; when they heard where he was, and what a crowd was about him, so that he could not so much as take the necessaries of life for his refreshment and support, they went out to lay hold on him : either out of their houses at Capernaum, or they went forth from Nazareth, where... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:22

And the Scribes which came down from Jerusalem ,.... Or, "but the Scribes", &c.; who had an aversion to Christ, and a different opinion of him: these were they, who having heard much of the doctrine and miracles of Christ, came down from Jerusalem, which lay in the upper, and higher part of the land of Israel, into Galilee, a low country, to make their observations upon him; and take every advantage they could against him, being men, in their way, letter learned, and artful, and cunning:... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:21

His friends - Or, relations. On this verse several MSS. differ considerably. I have followed the reading of the Syriac, because I think it the best: οἱ παρ ' αυτου signify merely his relatives, his brethren, etc., see Mark 3:31 ; and the phrase is used by the best writers to signify relatives, companions, and domestics. See Kypke in loc. They said, He is beside himself - It was the enemies of Christ that raised this report; and his relatives, probably thinking that it was true,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:22

He hath Beelzebub - See on Matthew 12:24-26 ; (note). 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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 3:22-30

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 3:22-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 3:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 3:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:7-35

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