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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 1:9-11

Mark 1:9-11. It came to pass in those days Of John’s baptism at the river Jordan; that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee Where he lived for many years in a retired manner, with his parents; and was baptized of John in Jordan Near Bethabara. John 1:28. See on Matthew 3:13-17. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 1:9-11

16. Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34)In due course John publicly introduced Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, for whom he had prepared the way. John’s introduction contained none of the popular Jewish ideas of a political or military leader who would bring in a golden age for Israel. Instead it suggested that the Messiah would die, like a lamb offered in sacrifice for the cleansing of sin (John 1:29-30). John then pointed out that he himself was not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 1:9

it Came to pass . A pure Hebraism. Jesus. App-98 . from. Greek apo. App-104 . Not the same as in Mark 1:11 . Nazareth. See App-94 ., and App-169 . in = into. Greek. eis . App-104 . Not the same as in verses: Mark 1:2 , Mark 1:3 , Mark 1:4 , Mark 2:0 , Mark 2:11 , Mark 2:13 , Mark 2:19 , Mark 2:20 , Mark 2:23 , Mar 2:39 , Mar 2:45 read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 1:9

And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in the Jordan. And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens rent asunder, and the Spirit as a dove descending upon him: and a voice from out of the heavens, Thou art my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.Mark's account of the baptism of Jesus gives far less detail than Matthew, omitting the reluctance of John to baptize him and Jesus' statement of his purpose in it. Jesus... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:1-13

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-13This opening section of the book sets the stage for the presentation of Jesus Christ as the unique Servant of the Lord. Mark omitted references to Jesus’ birth and youth. These subjects are irrelevant when presenting the life of a servant."The accent falls upon the disclosure that Jesus is the Messiah, the very Son of God, whose mission is to affirm his sonship in the wilderness. His encounter with Satan provides the background for the delineation of the conflict between... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:2-13

B. Jesus’ preparation for ministry 1:2-13Mark proceeded to record three events that the reader needs to understand to appreciate Jesus’ ministry correctly. They are John the Baptist’s ministry, Jesus’ baptism, and Jesus’ temptation. Two words that recur through this section of the text are key to understanding Mark’s emphasis: desert and the Spirit. [Note: See Frank J. Matera, "The Prologue as the Interpretive Key to Mark’s Gospel," Journal for the Study of the New Testament 34 (October... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:9

The fact that Mark identified Jesus simply as Jesus may show that he wrote his Gospel to people familiar with Jesus. Jesus did not come to John from Judea or Jerusalem (cf. Mark 1:5) but from Nazareth in Galilee where He had grown up and was living. [Note: See the map "Places Mentioned in Mark’s Gospel" at the end of these notes.] The obscurity of this little town is clear from the fact that not the Old Testament, Josephus, or the Talmud ever mentioned it.Jesus underwent John’s baptism to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:9-11

2. The baptism of Jesus 1:9-11 (cf. Matthew 3:13-17; Luke 3:21-23)Mark next recorded two events that immediately preceded the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, His baptism and His temptation. The first of these events signaled His appearing as Messiah and His induction into that office. Mark simply recorded the fact of Jesus’ baptism and two attendant events that confirmed that He was the Messiah. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

Baptism of Jesus. Beginning of the Ministry1-8. Appearance of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1; Luke 3:1). See on Mt and Lk. St. Mark’s Gospel, being based on the reminiscences of Peter, begins with the public ministry of Jesus, or, rather, with His connexion with the Baptist, through which Peter and other apostles first became acquainted with Him. It, therefore, omits the birth narratives, although it is possible that St. Mark was acquainted with them (see on Mark 6:3).1. The beginning] It is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:9

(9) And it came to pass.—See Note on Matthew 3:13. St. Mark adds “from Nazareth” to St. Matthew’s more general statement, “from Galilee.” read more

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