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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:38

38. And he said unto them, Let us go—or, according to another reading, "Let us go elsewhere." into the next towns—rather, "unto the neighboring village-towns"; meaning those places intermediate between towns and villages, with which the western side of the Sea of Galilee was studded. that I may preach there also; for therefore came I forth—not from Capernaum, as DE WETTE miserably interprets, nor from His privacy in the desert place, as MEYER, no better; but from the Father. Compare :-, "I... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35

Mark implied that these events happened the next day. Many people would have slept late after such a busy day, but Jesus rose early, even before dawn, and went to a remote (Gr. eremon, Mark 1:4, wilderness, cf. Mark 1:12) place to pray (Gr. proseucho, the general word for prayer). This sacrificial act paints Jesus as consciously dependent on His Father for strength and direction for what lay ahead of Him (i.e., a servant; cf. Isaiah 50:4). It also implies further conflict with Satan since Satan... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-39

1. The first preaching tour of Galilee 1:35-39 (cf. Luke 4:42-44)While these verses record the itinerant ministry of Jesus, Mark’s emphasis was clearly on Jesus’ spiritual preparation for that ministry. It highlighted His dependence on His Father. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-45

C. Jesus’ early ministry throughout Galilee 1:35-45Jesus made several preaching tours throughout Galilee. Mark summarized the first of these (Mark 1:35-39) and then related one especially significant event during that tour (Mark 1:40-45). This section continues to present Jesus as the Servant of the Lord who went about doing the messianic work that His Father had assigned to Him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:36-37

Simon and his companions-who they were is unimportant-did not understand Jesus’ need for prayer. They seem to have had the common attitude that when things are favorable we do not need God’s help. Their words implied annoyance. Apparently they felt Jesus was not taking advantage of His popularity to promote His mission. They did not realize that God directed Jesus’ mission, not the responses of people. This is the first instance of Peter’s impetuous leadership that Mark recorded."His [Jesus’]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:38-39

Peter viewed the healing ministry of Jesus as primary, as did many of his companions. Jesus viewed them as only a small part of His larger mission. He had "come out" from God to fulfill this mission. Peter encouraged Jesus to stay where He could not escape pressure to perform miracles (cf. John 7:3-5). Jesus chose to move on to other parts of Galilee where He could present the gospel (Mark 1:14) and His claims (Mark 1:15).Mark 1:39 summarizes this preaching tour throughout Galilee. It may have... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

Baptism of Jesus. Beginning of the Ministry1-8. Appearance of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1; Luke 3:1). See on Mt and Lk. St. Mark’s Gospel, being based on the reminiscences of Peter, begins with the public ministry of Jesus, or, rather, with His connexion with the Baptist, through which Peter and other apostles first became acquainted with Him. It, therefore, omits the birth narratives, although it is possible that St. Mark was acquainted with them (see on Mark 6:3).1. The beginning] It is... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:35

(35) A great while before day.—Literally, very early, while it was yet night. The note of time is peculiar to St. Mark. Prayer seems to have been sought now, as at other times, after a day of extraordinary and exhausting labour. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:36

(36) Simon and they that were with him.—This part of the narrative is given by St. Luke also, but not by St. Matthew. The definite statement who they were that followed after Him is, however, peculiar to St. Mark; while St. Luke alone gives their motive: “they stayed Him that He should not depart from them.” They would fain have kept Him at Capernaum, that He might teach them and heal their sick. This is to some extent, perhaps, implied in the words “All men seek for Thee.” read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:38

(38) Let us go into the next towns.—The word translated “towns” occurs here only. It is a compound word, “village cities,” and seems to have been coined to express the character of such places as Bethsaida, Chorazin, and others on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, which were more than “villages,” yet could hardly be classed as “cities.”That I may preach there also.—St. Luke gives more fully “to publish the good news of the kingdom of God.” The word “preach” has here its full significance of... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 1:38

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:35-45

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:36-37

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:38-39

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 1:1-45

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:35

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:36

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 1:38

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