Mark 1:35-39 WEB

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:38

The next towns - Κωμοπολεις properly signifies such towns as resembled cities for magnitude and number of inhabitants, but which were not walled as were cities. The Codex Bezae, most of the versions, and all the Itala, read, Let us go into the neighboring villages, And Into The Cities. For therefore came I forth - Εις τουτο , for this purpose am I come forth - to preach the Gospel to every creature, that all might hear, and fear, and return unto the Lord. The towns and the villages... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:39

And he preached - He continued preaching - Ην κηρυσσων : this is the proper meaning of the words: he never slackened his pace - he continued proclaiming the glad tidings of salvation to all - there was no time to be lost - immortal souls were perishing for lack of knowledge; and the grand adversary was prowling about, seeking whom he might devour. This zealous, affectionate, and persevering diligence of Christ should be copied by all his servants in the ministry; it is not less necessary... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:38

Verse 38 Mark1:38.For on this account I came out. Luke 4:43.For on this account am I sent. These words deserve our attention: for they contain a declaration of his earnest desire to fulfill his office. But it will perhaps be asked, is it better that the ministers of the Gospel should run here and there, to give only a slight and partial taste of it in each place, or that they should remain, and instruct perfectly the hearers whom they have once obtained? I reply. The design of Christ, which is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:21-39

The illustrative example of Christ's work. No sooner is the great work begun than a strikingly illustrative example of its true character and beneficent power is presented. It was in Capernaum, which, so far from being "exalted unto heaven," would hear the curse, "Thou shalt go down unto Hades." And it was "the sabbath day;" therefore of a surety "he straightway … entered into the synagogue." Now, in his "Father's house," he is doing the great work he came to do, "to bear witness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:32-39

Parallel passages: Matthew 8:16 , Matthew 8:17 ; Matthew 4:23-25 ; Luke 4:40-44 .— A Physician for both body and soul. I. CURES OF DISEASED PERSONS AND DEMONIACS . 1 . The time specified. It was now evening, and the sun had just set; and so the sabbath—for it was the sabbath day, as we know from Luke 4:21 —was considered past. The people now felt at liberty, without encroaching on the sacred rest of that holy day, to bring their sick for healing. Another... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35

And in the morning, at great while before day, he rose up and went out, and departed into a desert place, and there prayed . Our Lord thus prepared himself by prayer for his first departure on a missionary tour. This would be the morning of the first day of the week. A great while before day he left the scene of excitement. That was not a time for preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom. The miracles attracted attention to him, but they were not the object for which he came. They were necessary... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35

The history era prayer of Christ. I. ITS IMMEDIATE OCCASION . 1 . To be found in connection with his work. It was incessant. Fresh claims upon his attention and compassion were continually being made. Only the day before "all the city" had been " gathered together at the door." The exercise of his healing power was a drain upon his emotional and spiritual nature, and the fatigue of the work, which lasted from morning to night, must have been a severe tax upon the delicate... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35-39

Prayer and work. We are told concerning our Divine Lord, that "it behoved him in all things to be made like unto his brethren." This indeed is implied in his designation, "Son of man." Our nature is both contemplative and active; the life of a religious man is distinguished alike by devout meditation and communion with God, and by consecrated and energetic labour in God's service. It was the same with our great Leader. The passage before us presents the Lord Jesus in both these aspects,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:36

And Simon and they that were with him followed after him κατεδίωξαν the word implies an "earnest pursuing." They that were with him would doubtless include Andrew and James and John, and probably others whose enthusiasm had been kindled by Simon Peter. St. Luke, in the parallel passage ( Luke 4:42 ). tells us that "the multitudes sought after him, and came unto him, and would have stayed him, that he should not go from them." read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:37

All are seeking thee . The "thee" is here emphatic ( πάντες ζητοῦσίσε ). read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:38

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:38

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:21-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:32-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:35-39

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 1:37

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