Mark 2:18 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? ”

Mark 2:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast - Were accustomed often to fast. Compare Luke 5:33 ; Luke 18:12 . And they come and say - The disciples of John come, Matthew 9:...
Mark 2:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(3) And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? (3) The superstit...
Mark 2:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Question of Fasting. Both the followers of John and the Pharisees agree in the practice of fasting to express repentance. Jesus called men into an experience of joy, surely the joy of forgivene...
Mark 2:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

used to fast . were fasting: i.e. were then observing. fast. It is not the custom that is referred to, but the fact.
Mark 2:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? Why do the disciples o...
Mark 2:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? For the exposit...
Mark 2:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Sick of the Palsy 1-12. Healing of the palsied man ( Matthew 9:9 ; Luke 5:27 ). See on Mt.
Mark 2:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(18-22) And the disciples of John.... used to fast. — Better, were fasting. See Notes on Matthew 9:14-17 . The only difference in detail between the two accounts is that in St. Matthew the disci...
Mark 2:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 2:18 ( Mark 2:18 ) THE CONTROVERSY CONCERNING FASTING "And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting: and they come and say unto Him, Why do John's disciples and the disciples of th...
Mark 2:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Friend of Sinners Mark 1:40-45 ; Mark 2:1-22 The leper, Mark 1:40-45 . The news of Christ spread fast and far until it reached the outcasts from Jewish society, the very dregs of human...
Mark 2:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

A great principle of the exercise of power by the Master is revealed in the words, "When He saw their faith." There can be no doubt that the word "their" includes the whole party, both the man himsel...
Mark 2:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(18) And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? (19) And Jesus sa...
Mark 2:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast ,.... Or "were fasting"; perhaps that very day, and so were the more displeased at this entertainment, Matthew had made for Christ and his...
Mark 2:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not? Ver. 18. The disci...
Mark 2:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast The evangelist here relates another occurrence, which happened while Jesus was in Levi's house, and bore some resemblance to the former. But...
Mark 2:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

One paralyzed man who was dependent on the help of four men was now brought to Him. If leprosy is the type of sin's corruption, paralysis teaches us the helplessness occasioned by sin. Yet all five m...
Mark 2:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Hypocritical Rigour of the Pharisees. 18 And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unt...
Mark 2:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ver. 18-22. See Poole on " Matthew 9:14 " , and following verses to Matthew 9:17 . The sum of all teacheth us: 1. That fasting is an exercise suited to afflictive dispensations of Providence, a...
Mark 2:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, and they come and say to him, “Why do John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, and yet your disciples do not fast?”.' The incid...
Mark 2:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Mark 2:18 . Used to fast .— Were fasting , on that very day. Mark 2:20 . Taken away .—There lurks in the original expression a hint of the violence and pain with...
Mark 2:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 2:18-20 A Word from Jesus on Fasting. Fasting, in its essence, is the restraint of self in respect of lower appetite, with special reference to abstinence from that which nourishes the body....
Mark 2:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Mark 2:1-2 . And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightaway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to recei...
Mark 2:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 2:4 . They uncovered the roof. Houses in the east have mostly flat roofs on which they walk for the benefit of the air. They have but a narrow door, and seldom a window to the street. All the...
Mark 2:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast. Fasting useful or baneful, according to circumstances Men of opposing faiths are often united by a common scare. They are more zealo...
Mark 2:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Mark 2:1 The first sentence of this verse is better rendered thus: And when he entered again (εἰσελθῶν πάλιν) into Capernaum after some days; literally, after days (...
Mark 2:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast; and they come and say unto Him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but Thy disciples fast not?
Mark 2:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Luke 18:12 ; Luke 5:33-39 ; Matthew 23:5 ; Matthew 6:16 ; Matthew 6:18 ; Matthew 9:14-17 ; Romans 10:3
Mark 2:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Helpers and Hinderers Mark 2:12-28 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. Back in Capernaum. Once more we find our Master in the city by the sea. He loved Galilee. So many of His wonderful messages and marvelo...
Mark 2:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 9:14 ; Luke 5:33 .

Mark 2:18 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Mark 2:18 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Mark 2:18 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Mark 2:18 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Mark 2:18 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Mark 2:18 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Mark 2:18 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Mark 2:18 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Mark 2:18 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Mark 2:18 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Mark 2:18 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 2:18 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Mark 2:18 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Mark 2:18 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Mark 2:18 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 2:18 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Mark 2:18 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 2:18 - The Biblical Illustrator

Mark 2:18 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Mark 2:18 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Mark 2:18 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Mark 2:18 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Mark 2:18 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes