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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 9:37

Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me . Whosoever shall "receive;" that is, show him offices of kindness and charity. One of such little children; that is, such in simplicity, in innocence and humility, such as this little child is in age and stature. In my Name, that is, with special regard to my Name. He thus seems to link all that is good and beautiful with his Name; as all that is really good and excellent in man is a reflection of his goodness.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:33-37

Mark 9:33-37. Being in the house With his apostles, with a view to introduce the discourse he intended; he asked, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves, &c. Our Lord’s late prediction concerning his sufferings had made the disciples exceeding sorry, Matthew 17:23; but their grief soon went off, or their ignorance quickly got the better of it; for in a day or two after, some of them, forming a separate company, fell a disputing about the chief posts of honour and profit in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:33

And He came, &c. 33-35. A Divine supplement, here. to = into. Greek. eis. App-104 . in. Greek. en . App-104 . Same as in verses: Mark 9:36-41 , Mark 9:50 ; not the same as in verses: Mark 9:37 , Mark 9:39 , Mark 9:42 . disputed = were discussing. among. Greek. pros. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:34

had disputed = had been discussing. greatest = greater. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:35

sat down = took His seat (as Teacher). called. Denoting solemnity in so doing. If any man, &c. The condition is assumed as a fact. App-118 . desire. Greek. thelo App-102 . shall be = will be. servant. Greek diakonos, a voluntary servant. Compare Eng. "deacon". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:36

when He had taken him in His arms . This is all one verb (enankalisamenos), and Occurs only here. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 9:33

And they came to Capernaum: and when he was in the house he asked them, What were ye reasoning on the way?A DISCUSSION OF WHO WAS THE GREATESTThe omniscience of Christ is evident in that he already knew the subject of their conversation. He asked, not for information, but for the purpose of requiring them to bring the matter up in his presence. read more

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