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William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 1:14-20

CHAPTER 1:14-20 (Mark 1:14-20)THE EARLY PREACHING AND THE FIRST DISCIPLES"Now after that John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee preaching the gospel of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel. And passing along by the sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after Me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 1:14-45

PART II. THE SERVANT’S WORK; NOT TO BE MINISTERED UNTO, BUT TO MINISTER -- Chapter 1:14-10:52 Chapter 1:14-45. The Ministry in Galilee after John’s Imprisonment. 1. The Servant in Galilee preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom. (Mark 1:14-15 .Matthew 4:12-17; Matthew 4:12-17 ; Luke 4:14-15 .) 2. The Calling of fellow servants. (Mark 1:16-20 . Matthew 4:18-22 ; Luke 5:1-11 .) 3. The Servant in Capernaum. (Mark 1:21-28 ; Luke 4:31-37 .) 4. Peter’s Mother-in-law raised up. (Mark 1:29-31 ... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

This beginning is not that ofJohn 1:1; John 1:1, which speaks of the Lord's eternal existence "with God," and as being God; nor is it that of creation (Genesis 1:1), but of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, coming in blessed Servant character. Its introduction is seen in the ministry of John the Baptist. There was no need for Mark to even mention John's birth (as in Luke), no more than that of the Lord Jesus; for it is simply John's service that is seen here in preparing the way... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Mark 1:1-45

BEGINNING CHRIST ’S MINISTRY Study this lesson in comparison with Matthew to discover what Mark omits and what, if anything, he adds; and then consider the same in its bearing on the object or purpose of the Gospel as described in the “Introductory” lesson. The following analysis will aid: Introduction (Mark 1:1 ) · Testimony of John the Baptist (Mark 1:2-8 ) · Testimony of God the Father (Mark 1:9-11 ) · Victory in the Wilderness (Mark 1:12-13 ) · Call of the Disciples (Mark 1:14-20 ) ·... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Mark 1:9-45

Spiritual Reparation [An Analysis] Mar 1:9-45 (1) John's dispensation was thus shown to be of divine appointment. Notice the beauty of John's work in relation both to the past and to the future: it was a baptism unto repentance; a baptism, and so connected with the ceremonial past; a baptism unto repentance, and so introductory to a new and more intensely spiritual state of things. (2) But why should Jesus Christ identify himself with a baptism which was unto repentance? His identification... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Mark 1:14-22

(14) Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God. (15) And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. (16) Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. (17) And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. (18) And straightway they forsook their nets,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Mark 1:15

As if he were to say: To this day the Mosaic law has been in full force, but henceforth the evangelical law shall be preached; which law is not undeservedly compared to the kingdom of God. (Theophylactus) --- Repent, therefore, says our Saviour, and believe the gospel; for if you believe not, you shall not understand; repent, therefore, and believe. What advantage is it to believe with good works? the merit of good works will not bring us to faith, but faith is the beginning of good works. (St.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:14-22

14-22 Jesus began to preach in Galilee, after that John was put in prison. If some be laid aside, others shall be raised up, to carry on the same work. Observe the great truths Christ preached. By repentance we give glory to our Creator whom we have offended; by faith we give glory to our Redeemer who came to save us from our sins. Christ has joined these two together, and let no man think to put them asunder. Christ puts honour upon those who, though mean in this world, are diligent in their... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Mark 1:1-99

Mark 1 THE WRITER of this Gospel was that “John, whose surname was Mark,” ( Act_15:37 ), who failed in his service when with Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey, and who afterwards became a bone of contention between them. He first failed himself, and then became the occasion of further failure with others greater than himself. This was a sorry beginning to his story, but eventually he was so truly restored that he became serviceable to the Lord in the exalted work of writing... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Mark 1:14-15

The beginning of Christ's preaching: v. 14. Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the Gospel of the kingdom of God, v. 15. and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent ye, and believe the Gospel. The narrative moves forward very rapidly, since the evangelist merely sketches the early days of Christ's official work. He omits the visit to Samaria, the journey to Galilee, and the return to Judea. Jesus purposely waited with a... read more

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