When he had looked round about upon all things - He examined every thing - to see if the matters pertaining to the Divine worship were properly conducted; to see that nothing was wanting - nothing superfluous. And now the eventide was come - The time in which he usually left Jerusalem, to go to Bethany. read more
For the time of figs was not yet - Rather, For it was not the season of gathering figs yet. This I am fully persuaded is the true sense of this passage, ου γαρ ην καιρος συκων . For a proof that καιρος here signifies the time of gathering the figs, see the Lxx. in Psalm 1:3 . He bringeth forth his fruit, εν καιρω αυτου , in his season; i.e. in the time in which fruit should be ripe, and fit for gathering. See also Mark 12:2 ; : - And at the season, τῳ καιρῳ , the time of... read more
And they come - Several MSS. and versions have παλιν , again. This was the next day after our Lord's triumphant entry into Jerusalem; for on the evening of that day he went to Bethany, and lodged there, Mark 11:11 , and Matthew 21:17 , and returned the next morning to Jerusalem. read more
Should carry any vessel - Among the Jews the word כלי keli , vessel, had a vast latitude of meaning; it signified arms, Jeremiah 21:4 ; Ezekiel 9:1 ; clothes, Deuteronomy 22:5 , and instruments of music, Psalm 71:22 . It is likely that the evangelist uses the Greek word σκευος in the same sense, and by it points out any of the things which were bought and sold in the temple. read more
And he taught - them - See on Matthew 21:12 ; (note). read more
He went out of the city - To go to Bethany. read more
Verse 11 There is a difference between Matthew and Mark in their narrative of the withering of the fig tree; for Matthew says that it was on the day after that Christ made a public appearance as King, while Mark appears to throw it back to the following day. (9) But the solution is easy; for they agree in this respect, that Christ, on the day after that he made his solemn entrance into the city, cursed the tree; only Mark states what Matthew had omitted, that the occurrence was observed by the... read more
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives . St. Matthew ( Matthew 21:1 ) says, "When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage." St. Mark mentions the three places together, because Bethphage and Bethany, being near together, were also both of them close to Jerusalem. The distance from Jericho to Jerusalem (about seventeen miles) would involve a journey of about seven hours. The country between Jerusalem and Jericho is... read more
Jesus the King. On the occasion described in these verses Jesus assumed kingly authority. Loved as a Friend, revered as a Teacher, and followed as a Worker of miracles, he now declared his kingliness, and demanded obedience and homage. Therein he taught us, his subjects, some lessons. I. AS A KING , JESUS REQUIRES ABSOLUTE OBEDIENCE . To the two disciples this command must have appeared strange. After finding the animal denoted, they were not to ask for it, but to take it;... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:10
In the name of the Lord - Omitted by BCDLU, some others, and several versions. Griesbach leaves it out. Hosanna in the highest! - See on Matthew 21:9 ; (note). read more