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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 12:28-34

See the notes at Matthew 22:34-40.Mark 12:28Perceiving that he answered them well - That is, with wisdom, and with a proper understanding of the law. In this case the opinion of the Saviour corresponded with that of the Pharisees; and the question which this scribe put to him now seems to have been one of the very few candid inquiries of him by the Jews for the purpose of obtaining information. Jesus answered it in the spirit of kindness, and commended the conduct of the man.Mark 12:29Hear, O... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 12:32-34

Mark 12:32-34. The scribe Who had proposed the question to try him, being struck with the solidity and spirit of his answer, said, Well, Master In the original it is, καλως , excellently, finely, or beautifully; a phrase which expresses his high satisfaction in the reply much more strongly than the word well. Thou hast said the truth Thy declaration is perfectly correct, and unspeakably important; for there is one God, &c., and to love him with all the heart To love and serve... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 12:28-34

127. The greatest commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34)When a teacher of the law asked Jesus which was the greatest commandment, Jesus gave an answer that went beyond what the questioner expected. All the commandments of the law could be summarized under the word ‘love’. A person’s first responsibility is to love God; the second is to love one’s fellow human beings. The fact that people are commanded to love shows that love is primarily a matter of doing, not feeling. It is an attitude... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:32

Mark 12:32-34 are a Divine supplement, here. Well = "Right", or as we say "Good". the truth = according to (Greek. epi . App-104 .) the truth: i.e. truthfully. App-175 . for = that. there is one God. All the texts read "that He is One "(omitting the word "God"). but He = besides Him. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:33

understanding = intelligence. Greek. sunesis = a putting together. Not the same word as in Mark 12:30 , which is dianoia = mind, the thinking faculty. more , &c. Compare 1 Samuel 15:22 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 12:34

discreetly = judiciously. Greek nounechos. Occurs only here in N. T, from = away from. Greek. apo App-104 . the kingdom of God . See App-114 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:32

And the scribe saith unto him, Of a truth, Teacher, thou hast well said that he is one; and there is none other but he: and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is much more than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.The inherent truth of Jesus' words fully convinced the scribe of all the Lord had said; and his repetition of Jesus' teachings indicated the profound impression the Lord had made upon his... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 12:34

And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.Not far from the kingdom ... Alas, this is the epitaph for many. Men behold, in some glorious burst of apprehension, the majesty and truth of the Son of God; but the road of acceptance is rugged, being blocked at every milestone with difficulties and opposition. If this scribe had confessed the Lord, he would have been thrown out of the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 12:33

Mark 12:33. Is more than all whole burnt-offerings— That is, "is more acceptable to God, and important to mankind." See Hosea 6:6. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 12:34

Mark 12:34. Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.— Jesus applauded the piety and wisdom of the scribe's reflection, by declaring, that the person who made it, was not far from the kingdom of God, or from being a real Christian. He had expressed sentiments becoming a subject of God's kingdom, and such as might have a happy influence in disposing him to embrace the Gospel in sincerity, by which he might obtain a share in all the blessings of the children of God. It is added, that no man,... read more

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