Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:17-31
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20-35.Mark 14:31More vehemently - More earnestly, more confidently. read more
Mark 14:26-31. And they went out into the mount of Olives At the conclusion of the supper; Jesus and his disciples sung a proper psalm, or song of praise, together, as was customary at the close of the passover, and then he set out for the mount of Olives, choosing to retire thither, that he might prevent a riot in Jerusalem, and bring no trouble upon the master of the house where he celebrated the passover. Jesus said, All ye shall be offended this night See the notes on Matthew... read more
142. The Lord’s Supper instituted (Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:14-20)By the time of Jesus, the Jewish Passover had developed into a set form with a number of added procedures. Among the additions was a cup of wine, for which the head of the household offered a prayer of thanks (or blessing; cf. 1 Corinthians 10:16). He filled this cup and passed it among the participants, both before and after the eating of unleavened bread. The participants also sang a collection of psalms known... read more
sung an hymn. See Matthew 26:30 . read more
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out unto the mount of Olives.When they had sung a hymn ... There is no way to convert the Greek word here rendered "hymn" to "the Hillel," which was the song by the Jewish worshipers at the conclusion of the paschal meal. There is thus no support here for the theory that this was that meal. read more
Mark 14:26. They went out— At the conclusion of the supper, Jesus and his disciples sung a proper Psalm or song of praise together, as was customary at the close of the passover, and then he set out for the mount of Olives; choosing to retire thither that he might prevent a riot in Jerusalem, and bring no trouble upon the master of the house where he celebrated the passover. read more
A. The Servant’s anticipation of suffering 14:1-52Several themes peak in this section. Here we have the clearest evidence that Jesus was the Messiah and the Son of God (cf. Mark 1:1; Mark 8:29). Here, too, Jesus’ conflict with the religious leaders, His foes, came to a head (cf. Mark 3:1; Mark 3:6; Mark 11:18; Mark 12:12). The ignorance and selfishness of Jesus’ disciples, His friends, also peaked (cf. Mark 3:19; Mark 6:1-6; Mark 8:31 to Mark 10:52). Finally, the Servant’s ministry climaxed in... read more
Jesus’ farewell in the upper room 14:12-26Mark’s account of what happened in the upper room is divisible into three parts: the preparations for the meal, Jesus’ announcement of His betrayal, and His institution of the Lord’s Supper. read more
2. Jesus’ sufferings because of desertion 14:12-52The Servant’s sufferings in anticipation of His death continue in this section of the text. They centered around two events, Jesus’ observance of the Passover with His disciples and His agony in the Garden of Gethsemane with His Father. read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:26-42
Parallel passages: Matthew 26:30-46 ; Luke 22:39-46 ; John 18:1 .— The agony in Gethsemane. I. SCENE AND SEVERAL CIRCUMSTANCES CONNECTED WITH THE AGONY . 1 . Anticipation . From the entrance of our Savior upon his public ministry his life was one of continued trial. All along symptoms of the approaching crisis appeared, all along the bitter cup was steadily filling, all along the clouds were gradually gathering. At length, towards the close of his career,... read more