Mark 1:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. ”

Mark 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See the notes at Matthew 3:3 , Matthew 3:5-6 , Matthew 3:11 .
Mark 1:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

I indeed have (f) baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. (f) He shows that all the power of baptism proceeds from Christ, who baptizes the inner man.
Mark 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

A brief introductory section showing how the work of John the Baptist, and the baptism and temptation of Jesus, led up to the ministry in Galilee. Mark 1:1 is perhaps best taken as the title to...
Mark 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

with. Greek. en , as in Mark 1:2 . the Holy Ghost . Greek. pneuma hagion (without Articles). "power from on high". See App-101.
Mark 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. I indeed have baptized you with water - As if he had said: This baptism is not to be rested in; it is only an embl...
Mark 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Mark 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Baptism of Jesus. Beginning of the Ministry 1-8. 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...
Mark 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

I indeed have baptized you with water. — See Note on Matthew 3:11 . St. Mark omits the “fire” which St. Matthew joins with the Holy Ghost, possibly as less intelligible to his Gentile readers.
Mark 1:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 1:7-11 ( Mark 1:7-11 ) AT THE JORDAN "And he preached, saying, There cometh after me He that is mightier than I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. I ba...
Mark 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Beginning of Jesus' Ministry Mark 1:1-20 The ministry of John the Baptist, Mark 1:1-8 . Always the message of John precedes that of Jesus Christ; first the changed attitude of the will,...
Mark 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The introductory words of this Gospel according to Mark are characterized by brevity. Mark at once announces his theme, "The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God," and then in rapi...
Mark 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; (2) As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. (3) The voice...
Mark 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I indeed have baptized you with water ,.... This was spoken to the baptized persons, partly to take off their dependence upon him and his baptism; and partly to direct their views to Christ, from wh...
Mark 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost. Ver. 8. With the Holy Ghost ] By whom your iniquity is taken away, Isaiah 6:6,7 . See Trapp on " Mat 3:11...
Mark 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

There went out to him all Judea , &c. So disposed were the people to receive his baptism. See note on Matthew 3:5 . The latchet of whose shoes , &c. That is, whose servant I am not worthy...
Mark 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

This beginning is not that of John 1:1 , which speaks of the Lord's eternal existence "with God," and as being God; nor is it that of creation ( Genesis 1:1 ), but of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the...
Mark 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Ministry of John the Baptist. 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophe...
Mark 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " Mark 1:7 "
Mark 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Preparation (1:1-8).
Mark 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Mark 1:1 . Beginning .—For best commentary on this see Luke 16:16 . Law and prophets ended with John, who heralded new régime . Gospel .—Good tidings, from God t...
Mark 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 1 The Cure of Simon's Wife's Mother. Pain, sickness, delirium, madness, as great infringements of the laws of nature as the miracles themselves, are such veritable presences to the human exp...
Mark 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 1:1 . The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This commencement is laconic, beautiful, and perspicuous. Several Greek authors begin their books in this independent way. I...
Mark 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ . These words mean, not the title of the book, but the commencement of the narrative; and so they depend upon what follows,...
Mark 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

John's appearance and message of Christ:
Mark 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 12:13 ; Acts 1:5 ; Acts 10:45 ; Acts 11:15 ; Acts 11:16 ; Acts 19:4-6 ; Acts 2:17 ; Acts 2:4 ; Ezekiel 36:25-27 ; Isaiah 32:15 ; Isaiah 44:3 ; Joel 2:28 ; Matthew 3:11 ; P...
Mark 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Jesus Christ the Son of God Mark 1:1-20 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Let us consider the opening statement of Mark's Gospel. There are some who vainly contend that the Gospel of Mark has nothing to s...

Mark 1:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Mark 1:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Mark 1:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Mark 1:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Mark 1:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Mark 1:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Mark 1:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Mark 1:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Mark 1:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Mark 1:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Mark 1:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 1:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Mark 1:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Mark 1:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 1:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Mark 1:8 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 1:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 1:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Mark 1:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Mark 1:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Mark 1:8 - Wells of Living Water Commentary