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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:33-37

Mark 9:33-37. Being in the house With his apostles, with a view to introduce the discourse he intended; he asked, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves, &c. Our Lord’s late prediction concerning his sufferings had made the disciples exceeding sorry, Matthew 17:23; but their grief soon went off, or their ignorance quickly got the better of it; for in a day or two after, some of them, forming a separate company, fell a disputing about the chief posts of honour and profit in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

78. Lessons in humility (Matthew 17:22-23; Matthew 18:1-14; Mark 9:30-50; Luke 9:44-50)Despite Jesus’ statement to his disciples that he was heading towards humiliating suffering and death (Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32; Luke 9:44-45), they were arguing among themselves about who would have the important places in his kingdom. Jesus rebuked them, explaining that the way to spiritual greatness is through choosing the lowest place and serving others. To enter the kingdom of God, people must... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:35

sat down = took His seat (as Teacher). called. Denoting solemnity in so doing. If any man, &c. The condition is assumed as a fact. App-118 . desire. Greek. thelo App-102 . shall be = will be. servant. Greek diakonos, a voluntary servant. Compare Eng. "deacon". read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 9:35

And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.Alas, the disciples of the Lord in all ages have invariably lost their spirituality in just such a manner as this, falling into all kinds of vanity in the pursuit of human ambition. There has hardly ever been a congregation on earth in which the question of who would be the "greatest" did not at one time or another hinder the work of God. Against such ambitions,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:35

35. If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all—that is, "let him be" such: he must be prepared to take the last and lowest place. See on Mark 9:1. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-37

The desire for greatness 9:33-37 (cf. Matthew 18:1-5; Luke 9:46-48) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-50

2. The pitfalls of discipleship 9:33-50Jesus next taught His disciples lessons dealing with the dangers that threatened their effectiveness as His disciples. These were the desire for greatness, the folly of a sectarian attitude, and failure in self-discipline. They would suffer as He would. Moreover their suffering would threaten their unity with Jesus and with one another."Jesus warned against the spirit of elitism that can exist within a ministry team and between ministry teams. The answer... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:35

By seating Himself, Jesus assumed the traditional position of a rabbi. He taught them that greatness in His kingdom depends on sacrificial service. All three synoptic evangelists recorded His words, indicating the importance of this lesson."The spirit of service is the passport to eminence in the Kingdom of God, for it is the spirit of the Master Who Himself became diakonos panton ["servant of all"]." [Note: Swete, p. 205.] The Greek word for servant, diakonos, describes someone who serves... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

The Transfiguration. An Epileptic Healed. Prediction of His Death2-8. The Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1; Luke 9:28). See on Mt.9-13. A question about Elijah. See on Matthew 17:9-13.14-29. An epileptic healed (Matthew 17:14; Luke 9:37). See on Mt.23. If thou canst believe] RV ’If thou canst! All things,’ etc. 29. By prayer and fasting] RV omits ’and fasting,’ but the evidence for it is strong.30-32. Prediction of the Passion (Matthew 17:22; Luke 9:43). See on Mt.33-37. The controversy as to... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:33-37

(33-37) And he came to Capernaum.—See Notes on Matthew 18:1-5. The arrival at Capernaum is given by St. Matthew in connection with the narrative of the didrachma or tribute money, which in his Gospel immediately precedes that now before us. St. Mark alone records the previous dispute of the disciples, and the question which brought that dispute as into the light of day. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 9:33-37

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 9:30-50

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 9:35

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 9:35

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 9:35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:33-50

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 9:35

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 9:1-50

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 9:33-37

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