_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ Mark 3:5. WITH ANGER, BEING GRIEVED.—His anger would be roused as He thought of the evil resulting to others from the bigotry and tyranny of their spirit; His pity, as He thought of the moral loss suffered by themselves in consequence thereof. HARDNESS.—_Dulness._ “N... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ Mark 3:7. Mark several times notes the Saviour’s seasons of retirement from public notice, either (as in this instance) to escape the pursuit of enemies, or for rest, or to pray, or for conference with His disciples. See Mark 6:31; Mark 6:46, Mark 7:24, Mark 9:2, Mar... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ Mark 3:14. ORDAINED.—_Made_, or _set apart_. The twelve were now singled out for closer attendance upon Him, and special instruction in His method of work. Their solemn “ordination” came afterwards (John 20:21). TWELVE.—“The number twelve symbolises perfection and un... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ Mark 3:21. His friends.—His kinsfolk or near relatives. BESIDE HIMSELF.—In an ecstatic state. They thought He was carried away by His zeal and devotion beyond all self-control. Mark 3:22. BEELZEBUB.—_Beelzebul_, meaning either “lord of the dwelling,” or “lord of fil... [ Continue Reading ]
_CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES_ Mark 3:31. HIS BRETHREN.—The word means nothing more than His “nearest male relatives.” Probably either the sons of Joseph by a previous marriage, or of the Mary mentioned in Mark 15:40. It is inconceivable that our Lord should have assigned His mother to the care of... [ Continue Reading ]