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John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:1-33

Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:20-25

(20-25) And in the morning.—See Notes on Matthew 21:20-22. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:24

(24) Believe that ye receive them.—The better MSS. give the latter verb in the past tense, “Believe that ye received them.” It is obvious that, as a rule, such words imply prayer for spiritual rather than temporal blessings. In that region the subjective faith becomes an objective reality. We are to believe, not that we shall one day have what we pray for in a future more or less distant, but that we actually receive it as we pray. In most, if not in all cases, in prayer for peace, pardon,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:25-26

(25-26) And when ye stand praying, forgive.—See Notes on Matthew 6:14. The reproduction of the words which are recorded as having been spoken in the Sermon on the Mount, is very significant. The prayer even of intensest faith is not perfect, unless the temper of the worshipper is also that of the Charity which forgives offences. Such words exclude from the prayers of Christ’s disciples wishes more or less vindictive, which, as in Psalms 69, 109, had seemed natural and right under a less perfect... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 11:1-33

Mark 11:7 Nature is thoroughly mediate. It is made to serve. It receives the dominion of man as meekly as the ass on which the Saviour rode. It offers all its kingdoms to man as the raw material which he may mould into what is useful. Emerson. Reference. XI. 9, 10. W. J. Butler, Sermons for Working Men, The Oxford Sermon Library, vol. ii. p. 200. The Profanation of the Temple Mark 11:11 What was it that Jesus Christ saw in the Temple? What was it that He determined to cleanse on that day of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 11:20-25

CHAPTER 11:12-14, 20-25 (Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-25)THE BARREN FIG-TREE"And on the morrow, when they were come out from Bethany, He hungered. And seeing a fig-tree afar off having leaves, He came, if haply He might find anything thereon: and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves; for it was not the season of figs. And He answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit from thee henceforward forever. And His disciples heard it.""And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig-tree... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Mark 11:1-33

PART III. THE SERVANT IN JERUSALEM PRESENTED AS KING AND REJECTED -- Chapters 11-13 Chapter 11 1. The Servant enters into Jerusalem. (Mark 11:1-11 .Matthew 21:1-11; Matthew 21:1-11 ; Luke 19:28-40 ; John 12:12-16 ) 2. The fig tree cursed. (Mark 11:12-14 . Compare with Matthew 21:19-21 ) 3. The Cleansing of the Temple. (Mark 11:15-18 . Matthew 21:12-19 ; Luke 19:45-48 ) 4. The Withered Fig tree. (Mark 11:19-26 . Matthew 21:20-22 ) 5. Again in the City. His Authority Questioned.... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Mark 11:24

11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that {f} ye receive [them], and ye shall have [them].(f) Literally, "that you receive it", speaking in the present tense, to show the certainty of the thing, and that it will indeed be performed. read more

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