2. Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples 3:13-19 (cf. Luke 6:12-16)Jesus’ selection of 12 disciples constituted an important advance in His ministry. These men would be the primary beneficiaries of His training for leadership to carry out His mission. The plot to take His life made the training of disciples imperative. read more
"The Twelve" became a technical term for this group of disciples. Some early manuscripts add "whom also He named apostles" (cf. NIV). This was probably not in Mark’s original Gospel. Probably a scribe inserted it having read Luke 6:13, the parallel passage, though some disagree. [Note: E.g., Christopher W. Skinner, "’Whom He Also Named Apostles’: A Textual Problem in Mark 3:14," Bibliotheca Sacra 161:643 (July-September 2004):322-29.] Jesus appointed these disciples for a twofold purpose: to be... read more
3:15 power (b-4) Exousia . see Note, Matthew 10:1 . read more
Choice of the Twelve1-6. The withered hand (Matthew 12:9; Luke 6:6). See on Mt. 6. Herodians] see on Matthew 22:16.7-12. Withdrawal of Jesus. Multitudes healed. See on Matthew 12:15-17. St. Mark’s account is much fuller. Observe here (a) the extraordinary sensation made by the appearance of Jesus, as shown by the great distances from which the multitudes were drawn; (b) the enormous number of cures, without any allusion to failures. Clearly the miracles recorded are only a very small proportion... read more
Mark 3:14 His hold over all his pupils I know perfectly astonished me. It was not so much an enthusiastic admiration for his genius or learning or eloquence which stirred within them; it was a sympathetic thrill, caught from a spirit that was earnestly at work in the world whose work was healthy, sustained, and constantly carried forward in the fear of God. Mr. Price in Stanley's Life of Arnold, ii. References. III. 14. J. Rendel Harris, Christian World Pulpit, vol. lxii. 1902, p. 153. H. C.... read more
CHAPTER 3:7-19 (Mark 3:7-19)THE CHOICE OF THE TWELVE"And Jesus with His disciples withdrew to the sea: and a great multitude from Galilee followed: and from Judea, and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and beyond Jordan, and about Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, hearing what great things He did, came unto Him. And He spake to His disciples, that a little boat should wait on Him because of the crowd, lest they should throng Him: for He had healed many; insomuch that as many as had plagues... read more
CHAPTER 3:14-19 (Mark 3:14-19)CHARACTERISTICS OF THE TWELVE"And He appointed twelve, that they might be with Him, and that He might send them forth to preach, and to have authority to cast out devils: and Simon He surnamed Peter; and James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and them He surnamed Boanerges, which is, Sons of thunder; and Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeaus, and Simon the Cananean, and Judas... read more
Chapter 3 1. In the synagogue. The man with the withered hand healed. (Mark 3:1-6 . Matthew 12:9-14 ; Luke 6:6-11 .) 2. The Withdrawal of the Servant. Many healed. (Mark 3:7-12 .Matthew 12:15-21; Matthew 12:15-21 ; Luke 6:17-19 .) 3. On the Mountain calling the Twelve. (Mark 3:13-19 . Matthew 10:1-4 ; Luke 6:12-16 .) 4. The interrupted meal. (Mark 3:20 .) 5. The Servant charged with madness. (Mark 3:21 .) 6. The Blasphemy of the Scribes; His Warning. (Mark 3:22-30 . Matthew... read more
3:14 {3} And he {k} ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,(3) The twelve apostles are set apart to be trained for the office of the apostleship.(k) Chose and appointed twelve to be familiar and well acquainted with him. read more
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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 3:7-19
A. The broadening of Jesus’ ministry 3:7-19This section is similar to Mark 1:14-20 in that it records a general description of Jesus’ ministry (Mark 3:7-12) and His calling of more disciples (Mark 3:13-19). read more