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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:13-17

13-17 Matthew was not a good character, or else, being a Jew, he would never have been a publican, that is, a tax-gatherer for the Romans. However, Christ called this publican to follow him. With God, through Christ, there is mercy to pardon the greatest sins, and grace to change the greatest sinners, and make them holy. A faithful, fair-dealing publican was rare. And because the Jews had a particular hatred to an office which proved that they were subject to the Romans, they gave these... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 2:1-99

Mark 2 THIS CHAPTER OPENS with another work of power that took place in a private house, when after some time He was again in Capernaum. This time faith of a very robust type comes into view, and that, remarkably enough, on the part of friends and not on the part of the sufferer. The Lord was again preaching the Word. That was His main service; the healing work was incidental. The four friends had faith of the sort that laughs at impossibilities, and says, “It shall be done,” and Jesus saw... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 2:15-17

The reception and dinner: v. 15. And it came to pass that, as Jesus sat at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat also together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him v. 16. And when the scribes and Pharisees saw Him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto His disciples, How is it that He eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners? v. 17. When Jesus heard it, He saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the 'physician,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 2:13-17

Second Conflict.—The Eating with Publicans and Sinners. Mark 2:13-17(Parallels: Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32.)13And he went forth again by the sea-side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them. 14And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alpheus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him. 15And it came to pass, that, as Jesus sat [reclined] at meat in his house, many publicans and sinners sat [reclined] also together with... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 2:13-18

Mark THE PUBLICANS’ FRIEND Mar_2:13 - Mar_2:22 . By calling a publican, Jesus shocked ‘public opinion and outraged propriety, as the Pharisees and scribes understood it. But He touched the hearts of the outcasts. A gush of sympathy melts souls frozen hard by icy winds of scorn. Levi otherwise Matthew had probably had wistful longings after Jesus which he had not dared to show, and therefore he eagerly and instantly responded to Christ’s call, leaving everything in his custom-house to look... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 2:1-22

the Friend of Sinners Mark 1:40-45 ; Mark 2:1-22 The leper, Mark 1:40-45 . The news of Christ spread fast and far until it reached the outcasts from Jewish society, the very dregs of humanity. As the story of the wonderful miracles wrought by our Lord was pondered deeply by this man, He concluded that the only question which remained was that of Christ’s willingness to hear. As to His power there could be no doubt. But no one of all the religious world of that time had ever thought of... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 2:1-28

A great principle of the exercise of power by the Master is revealed in the words, "When He saw their faith." There can be no doubt that the word "their" includes the whole party, both the man himself and those who brought him. From the house to the seashore He passed, and the multitudes followed Him. Rapidly and forcefully the story of Levi is told. Called to follow. All abandoned. A feast made, and Jesus the principal Guest, with many of Levi's friends and associates present. Again the... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 2:1-17

The Healing of the Sick of the Palsy Mark 2:1-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. How Christ's meetings were advertised. Our Lord's Word and His work was sufficient to assure Him a multitude, whithersoever He went. He moved among the people in a quiet and even in an humble mien. When He spoke He was accustomed to sit down. When He healed the sick or raised the dead, He did not sound a trumpet before Him, yet all the people sought Him. We are coming more and more to the conviction that after all it is a... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 2:12-28

Helpers and Hinderers Mark 2:12-28 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Back in Capernaum. Once more we find our Master in the city by the sea. He loved Galilee. So many of His wonderful messages and marvelous miracles took place there. He also loved Capernaum, although Capernaum early rejected Him, and forced Him to pronounce a curse upon it. As He came into the city, He blew no trumpet, He advertised in no newspaper, but we read, "It was noised that He was in the house." Straightway many were gathered... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-28

Six Incidents In The Life of Jesus Which Reveal His Unique Power and Authority and Lead to the Pharisees Plotting Against Him (1:40-3:6). Jesus’ ministry having been established, and the presence of the Kingly Rule of God having been demonstrated by His power to cast out unclean spirits and heal, we are now presented with a series of incidents which reveal more of Who He is. Through them the glory of Jesus and Who He is, is brought out. The subsection commences with the healing of a seriously... read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:13-17

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 2:1-99

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 2:15-17

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Mark 2:13-17

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Mark 2:13-18

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Mark 2:1-22

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 2:1-28

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 2:1-17

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Mark 2:12-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 2:1-28

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