Mark 3:14-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The choosing of the apostles. I. THE RELATION BETWEEN CHRIST AND HIS SERVANTS WAS DELIBERATELY ENTERED UPON AND VOLUNTARY IN ITS NATURE . 1 . It was formally commenced in retirement. We may suppose a season of devotion. The absence of public excitement or external interference was evidently desired. 2 . The utmost freedom existed on both sides. He called "whom he himself would: and they went unto him? There was no coercion. The highest principles... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

The need of missionaries. I. POPULARIZERS OF GREAT DOCTRINES ARE NECESSARY in every branch of science, art, literature, religion. Where would the sublime doctrine we call the gospel have been, as an influence, had there not been found men to make it "current coin"? II. SECOND - HAND INSTRUMENTALITY PLAYS A LARGE PART IS THE SPIRITUAL WORLD . Few are the leaders or generals, many the officers, multitudinous the rank and file; but every soldier who is in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:13-19

Parallel passages: Matthew 10:2-4 ; Luke 6:12-19 .— The choosing of the twelve. I. THE CHOICE AND ITS OBJECT . The Saviour ascends the mountain that was near at hand, probably Karun Hattin , " and calls to him whom he wished." At once they went off away ( ἀπό ), leaving other things, and turning to him as their sole object. Of these he appointed, or ordained—though the original word is more simple, viz. "he made "—twelve for a threefold purpose: II. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 3:14-15

Out of those who thus came to him, he ordained twelve literally, he made or appointed twelve. They were not solemnly ordained or consecrated to their office until after his resurrection. Their actual consecration (of all of them at least but one, namely, Judas Iscariot) took place when he breathed on them and said, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost" ( John 20:22 ). But from this time they were his apostles "designate." They were henceforth to Be with him as his attendants and disciples. They... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 3:13-19

For an account of the appointment of the apostles, see the notes at Matthew 10:1-4.And calleth unto him whom he would - Those whom he chose; whom he was about to appoint to the apostleship. See the notes at John 15:16.Mark 3:14He ordained twelve - The word rendered “ordained” here does not express our notion of ordination to the ministry. It means, literally, “he made” - that is, he “appointed” twelve to be with him.Twelve - The reason why “twelve” were chosen was, probably, that such a number... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 3:14-16

Mark 3:14-16. He ordained, Gr. εποιησε , he made, constituted, or appointed, twelve The word is elsewhere used for appointing to an office. See 1 Samuel 12:6 Greek; Hebrews 3:2. Henry thinks our Lord appointed them by imposition of hands, but of this there is no proof. Indeed, this appointment seems to have been made some time before they were sent out to preach, or entered properly on their office. They were now called and appointed merely to be with him, that is, not only to attend... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 3:7-19

36. Jesus chooses the twelve apostles (Matthew 9:35-10:4; Mark 3:7-19; Luke 6:12-19)The more Jesus’ work grew, the more people came seeking him; and the more deeply saddened he became as he saw the confused and helpless spiritual condition of the Jewish people. There were plenty of opportunities for worthwhile work but there were few workers, and Jesus asked his followers to pray that God would supply the right workers to meet the need (Matthew 9:35-38; Mark 3:7-12).So urgent was the need that... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:14

ordained = made, or appointed. In the sense of Hebrew. dsah , in 1 Samuel 12:6 ("advanced"). that = in order that. be with Him . This is the first great qualification for any thus called and sent. (1) Like Abel, to have "peace with God"; then (2) like Enoch, to walk with God", and (3) like Noah, to witness for God (Hebrews 11:4-7 ). might = should. send them forth = Greek. apostello . This is the second great qualification here. For the others, see above and Acts 1:22 . preach . App-121... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 3:15

Power . = authority. App-172 . devils = demons. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 3:14

Mark 3:14. And he ordained twelve,— See Luke 6:12; Luke 6:49. Our Saviour ordained the twelve to be always with him, that they might learn from his mouth the doctrine which they were in due time to preach to the world;—that they might see his glory, Joh 1:14 the transcendent glory of the virtues which adorned his human life, and might be witnesses to all the wonderful works which he should perform, (Acts 10:39-41.) and by which his mission from God was to be clearly demonstrated. The twelve... read more

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