MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:1 Death and Resurrection in Jerusalem. The final three chapters of Mark tell of the final week of Jesus’ earthly life: his betrayal, arrest, trial, death, and resurrection. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:3 BETHANY. See note on Matt. 21:17. The sale of such COSTLY oil would have yielded more than 300 days’ wages of a laborer. This story is also reported in Matthew 26:6 and John 12:1, where the woman is identified as Mary, sister of Martha and Lazarus. The story in Luke 7:36 is a... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:6 ANOINTED... BEFOREHAND FOR BURIAL. With this remark, Jesus again predicts his death (compare Mark 8:31; Mark 9:30; Mark 10:33). YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE POOR WITH YOU. Believers should DO GOOD for the poor, without expecting to completely eradicate poverty in this age (compare Deut... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:10 The Jewish authorities were GLAD for the help of JUDAS ISCARIOT; he would be able to tell them where Jesus could be found when there were no crowds present. Mark, like Luke (Luke 22:5), simply says Judas was given MONEY in exchange for betraying Jesus; Matthew records the exa... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:12 THE FIRST DAY OF UNLEAVENED BREAD (Exodus 12:15, Exodus 12:18) could refer to either Nisan 14 or Nisan 15, and PASSOVER lambs were apparently killed on both days, but here Mark is referring to Nisan 14 (Thursday). (Nisan usually falls somewhere in March/April in the Gregorian... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:13 A MAN CARRYING A JAR OF WATER. See note on Luke 22:7–13. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:16 JUST AS HE HAD TOLD THEM. Either Jesus had made prior arrangements with friends in Jerusalem in order to avoid the Jewish authorities, or the encounter was a miraculous work of God. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:17 After sunset, the Passover meal begins. The celebrants remember the beginning of Israel’s deliverance from slavery, when the Lord brought judgment by killing the firstborn in every Egyptian house but “passed over” the Israelite houses where the blood of the Passover lamb had... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:18 RECLINING AT TABLE. See note on Matt. 26:20. Despite intimate fellowship, Judas will BETRAY his master (Psalms 41:9). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:21 Jesus confirms that THE SON OF MAN GOES AS IT IS WRITTEN (see Psalms 55:13; Isaiah 53:1; Daniel 9:25; Mark 8:31). BUT WOE TO THAT MAN. Even though the Scriptures have predicted that Jesus would suffer a substitutionary death, Judas is responsible for his evil deed. Scripture... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:22 On the differing views regarding the communion elements, see notes on Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:24. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:23 HE TOOK A CUP. See note on Matt. 26:27. The communion wine corresponds to the covenant-establishing, once-and-for-all shed blood of Jesus as atonement FOR MANY (Mark 10:45; compare Exodus 24:8; Isaiah 53:12; Jeremiah 31:31).... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:25 THAT DAY WHEN I DRINK IT NEW. Jesus is confident that his impending death will not prevent his celebration in the future KINGDOM OF GOD. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:26 HYMN. See note on Matt. 26:30. WENT OUT TO THE MOUNT OF OLIVES. Passover celebrants were to remain in Jerusalem for this night (Deuteronomy 16:7), therefore Jesus did not return to Bethany. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.len... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:27 STRIKE THE SHEPHERD, AND THE SHEEP WILL BE SCATTERED. Knowing that his disciples will soon desert him (see v. Mark 14:50), Jesus quotes Zechariah 13:7. The striking of the shepherd occurs in order to purify the people (Zechariah 13:1, Zechariah 13:7, Zechariah 13:9). Jesus is... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:30 BEFORE THE ROOSTER CROWS TWICE. Each morning, roosters would crow a number of times separated by a few minutes. Jesus here specifies the first two individual crowings (see v. Mark 14:72). Matthew, Luke, and John, however, refer to the entire time of several crowings. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ v... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:32 On GETHSEMANE, see note on Matt. 26:36. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:36 The CUP is symbolic language for the wrath of God, which he would pour out on sinners in righteous judgment (see note on Luke 22:42). In this time of trial, Jesus entrusts himself into the hands of his FATHER. On ABBA, see note on Matt. 6:9. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getEl... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:38 THE SPIRIT INDEED IS WILLING is a reference not to the Holy Spirit but to the disciples’ human spirits. They desired to follow Jesus and be faithful (see v. Mark 14:31), but quickly gave in to physical fatigue: THE FLESH IS WEAK. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagN... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:39 SAYING THE SAME WORDS does not mean the “empty phrases” that Jesus had taught against (Matthew 6:7). This was earnest repetition expressing the deep longing of his heart. For repetition in prayer, compare Psalms 136:1; Isaiah 6:3; 2 Corinthians 12:8. ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:41 IT IS ENOUGH may mean: (1) enough prayer and wrestling with God—it is settled, and Jesus is going to the cross; (2) enough time—the end has come; or (3) enough sleep—it is time for the disciples to awake. THE HOUR refers here to the time of Jesus’ death and of his bearing div... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:43 Armed temple officials, employed by the Jewish leaders, arrest Jesus (vv. Mark 14:46, Mark 14:53). As a traitor, JUDAS misuses familiar actions of respect and friendship: he calls Jesus RABBI and greets him with a KISS. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:47 CUT OFF HIS EAR. See note on John 18:10. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:50 THEY ALL LEFT HIM. See note on vv. 27–28. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:52 HE LEFT THE LINEN CLOTH. This incident is recorded only in Mark’s Gospel. This has led many to think that Mark himself, the author of this Gospel, was this young man, but that out of modesty he did not include his own name. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("i... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:53 Before daybreak on Friday, Nisan 15, Jesus is brought before the HIGH PRIEST Caiaphas (see note on John 18:24) and the Sanhedrin, which consisted of prominent Sadducees and Pharisees; see note on Matt. 26:59. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:56 The TESTIMONY of the many witnesses DID NOT AGREE and thus it could not be used in a formal charge against Jesus (see Deuteronomy 17:6). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:58 Jesus never said that _he_ would DESTROY the TEMPLE (see John 2:19). He is innocent of this charge, as the high priest is surely aware. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:61 ARE YOU THE CHRIST, THE SON OF THE BLESSED? Jesus answers I AM. He then claims to be the one who fulfills messianic prophecies from Psalms 110:1 and Daniel 7:13. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=ima [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:64 Jesus’ statement (v. Mark 14:62) is considered BLASPHEMY because he claims to be the Son of God, with an exalted position at the right hand of God. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:65 AND TO STRIKE HIM. Mistreatment follows the verdict of v. Mark 14:64. See Isaiah 50:6; Isaiah 53:2. Only the Roman authorities can carry out a death sentence (see note on Mark 15:1), so Jesus has to be taken to Pilate. ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
MARK—NOTE ON MARK 14:72 THE ROOSTER CROWED A SECOND TIME. See note on v. 30. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]