Mark 2:1

CHAPTER II.

Christ preaches in Capernaum, 1, 2.

A paralytic person is brought to him, whose sins are pronounced

forgiven, 3-5.

The scribes accuse him of blasphemy, 6, 7.

He vindicates himself, and proves his power to forgive sins, by

healing the man's disease, 8-11.

The people are astonished and edified, 12.

He calls Levi from the receipt of custom, 13, 14.

Eats in his house with publicans and sinners, at which the

Pharisees murmur, 15, 16.

He vindicates his conduct, 17.

Vindicates his disciples, who are accused of not fasting, 18-22;

and for plucking the ears of corn on the Sabbath day, 23-26;

and teaches the right use of the Sabbath, 27, 28.

NOTES ON CHAP. II.

Verse Mark 2:1. In the house.] The house of Peter, with whom Christ lodged when at Capernaum. See the notes on Mark 4:13; Mark 8:13.