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Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:25-26

Jesus did not need a magical formula to exorcize this demon, as other exorcists of His day did. [Note: Flavius Josephus, Antiquities of the Jews, 8:2:5.] He simply ordered it to be quiet and to leave the man. Jesus probably commanded the demon to "be muzzled" (Gr. phimotheti) because He desired to maintain control as He revealed His identity. The Jews might have mobbed Jesus because He fed and healed them. The Romans might have concluded that He was mobilizing an insurrection to overthrow the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 1:27-28

The people’s reaction to this exorcism was an important part of Mark’s narrative. The witnesses expressed alarm as well as amazement at this unique demonstration of authority by word and by deed. This was the typical result of the "fishing" that Jesus and His disciples did."One surprise following close on another provoked wondering inquiry as to the whole phenomenon." [Note: A. B. Bruce, "The Synoptic Gospels," in The Expositor’s Greek Testament, 1:346.] The result of this miracle was that... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:2

1:2 prophet, (c-8) Many read 'in the prophets.' My impression is that it was originally 'in the prophet' simply. way. (d-21) Malachi 3:1 . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:13

1:13 ministered (a-21) As Matthew 4:11 , diakoneo . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:15

1:15 in (b-18) 'Believe in,' &c. A rare form of expression. It refers to believing, in the truth of the substance of a thing. see 2 Timothy 1:12 . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:18

1:18 trawl-nets (c-5) See Note, Matthew 4:20 . read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:23

1:23 by (d-10) En . see Matthew 3:11 , Note c. Not merely he had one, but he was completely under its power, characterized by it. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 1:24

1:24 Eh! (e-2) The imperative of the verb 'to let alone,' but used as an interjection, as a cry of dissatisfaction. Nazarene? (f-11) The force of 'Nazarene' here is simply, I apprehend, 'of Nazareth.' The word is different from that translated 'Nazaraean' in Matthew 2:23 and elsewhere. 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

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