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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 9:41-50

Here, I. Christ promiseth a reward to all those that are any way kind to his disciples (Mark 9:41); ?Whosoever shall give you a cup of water, when you need it, and will be a refreshment to you, because ye belong to Christ, and are of his family, he shall not lose his reward.? Note, 1. It is the honour and happiness of Christians, that they belong to Christ, they have joined themselves to him, and are owned by him; they wear his livery and retainers to his family; nay, they are more nearly... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 9:43-48

9:43-48 If your hand proves a stumbling-block to you, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than to go away to Gehenna with two hands, to the fire that can never be quenched. And if your foot is a stumbling-block to you, cut it off. For it is better for you to enter life lame than to be cast into Gehenna with two feet. And if your eye proves a stumbling-block to you, cast it away. For it is better for you to enter into the Kingdom of God with one eye than to be cast into... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:44

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. The passage referred to, is in Isaiah 66:24 , and as there, the words are spoken of such, as transgressed against the Lord; so here, of such as offended any of Christ's little ones, or were offended by an hand, a foot, or eye, and retained them: by their worm is meant, their conscience; for as a worm that is continually gnawing upon the entrails of a man, gives him exquisite pain; so the consciences of sinners, will be continually... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:45

And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off ,.... Such who are that to men, as the foot is to the body, the support of them through whom they have their maintenance and subsistence; and yet these, if they are a means of causing them to stumble and tail, or of leading out of the ways of Christ, and off from him, their company is to be shunned and abstained from; it is better for thee to enter halt into life . The Vulgate Latin version reads, "eternal life", which is undoubtedly intended by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:46

Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. The Persic version renders it, "because from thence there can be no deliverance": which is rather an interpretation of these figurative expressions, and is a good one; since they design the eternity of hell torments, as well as point at the anguish and misery of them. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:43-48

Thy hand - foot - eye - cause thee to offend; - See the notes on Matthew 5:29-30 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

Stumbling-blocks. The same spirit which had led to the disputing as to "who was the greatest," had prompted the forbidding of one who, in Jesus' Name, was "casting out devils." The only reason assigned for the authoritative prohibition was, "He followed not us." If to pride envy succeeds, and if hatred lurks near to envy, malice is not afar off. The simple correction, "Forbid him not," is supported by the assurance that such a one cannot quickly become an enemy—"speak evil of me;" and "he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

Marked sins. There are some sins which are singled out for peculiar denunciation by the Spirit and Word of Christ. They are extremely opposed to the ends and purport of the kingdom. I. INTOLERANCE . That is, the hindering of good, because the good is not done in our way. Christianity says the good deed justifies itself. Coming from a good source, it is not likely to be associated with evil opinions or teaching. Any one who does good nowadays may be said virtually to do it in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:42-50

Warnings. With these solemn words our Lord closed his arduous and faithful ministry in Galilee. Christ's language was usually language of grace and encouragement; but there were occasions, like the present, when he spoke words of faithful warning in tones almost of severity. Yet it should be noted that these admonitions were addressed to his own disciples, and were intended to quicken their spiritual sensibility, and to induce them to use with diligence the privileges with which they were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:42-50

Parallel passage: Matthew 18:6-9 . Christ's love to his little ones, and offenses. I. Love to the little ones. Christ's little ones are either young believers or weak believers. A kindness shown them is accepted by Christ as done to himself. Even a cup of cold water will be rewarded. However much they may be despised by men or neglected in the world, they are dear to God and near to the Savior's heart; while angels of highest rank are commissioned to guard them—even angels who are... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 9:41-50

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 9:43-48

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:44

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:45

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 9:46

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:43-48

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:38-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:42-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:42-50

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