Renewed prediction of death. I. UNWELCOME OUTLOOKS SHOULD BE FIRMLY FACED . 'Tis not well to hide the head in the sand, like the ostrich, and try to fancy danger absent because not seen. For, if faced, the worst prospect loses at once half, and presently all, its terrors. II. THE WILL OF GOD IS TO BE RECOGNIZED , EVEN IN THE WICKEDNESS OF MEN . It is by conflict that his will is wrought out. Outbursts of crime represent only one side of great... read more
Parallel passages: Matthew 17:22 , Matthew 17:23 ; Luke 9:43-45 . Prediction of his passion. I. SECRECY . "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven." Every man has a work to do, and a time allowed him to do it in. Every man, moreover, is immortal till that work is done, and God's will with him accomplished. In like manner there was a time allotted for our Lord's mission on earth. There was a time fixed for his ministry of mercy to man. When the... read more
For he taught his disciples ( ἐδίδασκε γὰρ τοὺς μαθητὰς αὑτοῦ ); literally, for he was teaching (imperfect) his disciples. The Son of man is delivered ( παραδίδοται ) The whole is present to his mind, as though it were now taking place. And they shall kill him ( ἀποκτενοῦσιν ). This is a stronger form of κτείνω . And when he is killed, after three days he shall rise again ( ἀναστήσεται ); literally, he shall rise up . Our Lord repeats this prediction, in... read more
But they understood not the saying, and were afraid ( ἐφοβοῦντο ) to ask him ; St. Matthew ( Matthew 17:23 ) says, "They were exceeding sorry." They saw that something very dreadful was about to happen. Their Master's words and looks showed them this. But it was a mystery to them. All his words staggered them, but especially those which spoke of his rising again. They did not understand whether it was an entrance into a higher state or a restoration to a common life. They did not... read more
See the notes at Matthew 17:22-23.Mark 9:31Is delivered - Is given to men to make an atonement by his sufferings and death, and will in due time be taken and killed. read more
Mark 9:30-32. And they departed thence From the country of Cesarea Philippi; and passed through Galilee Not through the cities, but by them, in the most private ways; for he would not that any man should know it Lest the important conversation into which he then intended to enter with his disciples should be interrupted by company; for he purposed to converse freely with them, and instruct them fully concerning his sufferings. For he taught his disciples, &c. The evangelist here... read more
78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more
passed through = were passing along through. through , i.e. not through the cities, but passed along through Galilee past them. Greek. dia App-104 , Mark 9:1 . would = wished. App-102 . read more
He taught = He began teaching [Imperf.) The continuation of Mark 8:31 said unto them = said unto them that. The Son of man. See App-98 . This was the second announcement. See the Structure, "T", p. 1402. is = will be, or, is to be. Figure of speech Heterosis (of Tense), App-6 . read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:30-32
The gospel a source of sorrow and perplexity. Something very grand and pathetic in those rehearsals of the drama of redemption. The great heart of Christ yearning for sympathy, and yet shrinking from the kind that was evoked; wondering, meanwhile, at the "hardness of heart" of his disciples, who "understood not the saying." How inexplicable this failure to affect their moral nature! So far as words are concerned, it was the same gospel as that which woke the nations at Pentecost; yet it... read more