John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 3:6
6 And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him. Ver. 6. With the Herodians ] Whom yet they hated in their hearts; but they can easily comport and comply to do Christ a mischief, as conceiving that Christ pertained to Herod’s jurisdiction. read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 3:5
5 And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other. Ver. 5. With anger, being grieved ] A sweet mixture of sinless passions, συλλυπουμενος , simul dolens. It is difficult to kindle and keep quick the fire of zeal without all smoke of sin. read more