Mark 2:23 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. ”

Mark 2:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See Matthew 12:1-8 . The cornfields - The fields sown with wheat or barley. The word “corn,” in the Bible, refers only to grain of that kind, and never to “maize” or “Indian corn.” To pluck...
Mark 2:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(4) And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the (h) sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. (4) Secondly, because they do not distinguish...
Mark 2:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Sabbath Observance. This incident occurs in the summer: the only clear reference to a season of the year in the gospel. The disciples offend by reaping on the Sabbath. The evangelist brings togethe...
Mark 2:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

through . Greek. dia. App-104, Mark 2:1 . on . in, or during. Greek. en. App-104. as they went . Greek. to make their way. AHebreism. See Judges 17:8 (marg,):. as they journeyed; not to m...
Mark 2:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. Went through the corn fields - See on Matthew 12:1 (n...
Mark 2:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. For the exposition, see the notes at Matthew...
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(23-28) And it came to pass. — See Notes on Matthew 12:1-8 . As they went ... — More literally, they began to make a path (or perhaps, to make their way ) , plucking the ears of corn.
Mark 2:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 2:23-28 ( Mark 2:23-28 ) THE SABBATH "And it came to pass, that He was going on the sabbath day through the cornfields; and His disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. A...
Mark 2:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Lord of the Sabbath Mark 2:23-28 ; Mark 3:1-19 The ritualist demands the outward, the conventional, the ancient usage of the past. Christ says, “Be natural.” The needs of man, whether of b...
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(23) And it came to pass, that he went through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. (24) And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why...
Mark 2:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it came to pass ,.... The Vulgate Latin adds, "again"; and so Beza says it was read in one of his copies: that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day, and his disciples began, as t...
Mark 2:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn. Ver. 23. See Trapp on " Mat 12:1 "
Mark 2:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He went through the corn-fields This passage we had Matthew 12:1-8 , where it was largely explained. In the days of Abiathar the high-priest From the passage in the history referred to, ( 1 Samu...
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - 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 2:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Ver. 23-28. We had also this history in Matthew 12:1-8 , in our notes upon which we considered all those passages relating to it which this evangelist hath, for the explication of which I...
Mark 2:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And it happened that he was going on the Sabbath day through the cornfields, and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.' What the disciples were doing in plucking the corn wo...
Mark 2:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Mark 2:23 . Began, as they went, to pluck .—A very good rendering, though free. Cp. Latin “ iter facere ,” French “ faire chemin .” From LXX. in Judges 17:8 , it i...
Mark 2:23 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 2:23 I. All positive laws must yield to man's necessities. The law as a formal common element may be broken, yet its spirit may be honoured. II. There is a relation of life to positive laws;...
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - 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 2:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

And it came to pass, that He went through the cornfields on the Sabbath day. A knowledge of the law without the true spirit of the law He who has only the knowledge without the spirit of the la...
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And it came to pass that He went through the corn-fields on the Sabbath day; and His disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.
Mark 2:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Deuteronomy 23:24 ; Deuteronomy 23:25 ; Luke 6:1-5 ; Matthew 12:1-8
Mark 2:23 - 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 2:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Matthew 12:1 ; Luke 6:1 .

Mark 2:23 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Mark 2:23 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Mark 2:23 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Mark 2:23 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Mark 2:23 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Mark 2:23 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Mark 2:23 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Mark 2:23 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Mark 2:23 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Mark 2:23 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Mark 2:23 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 2:23 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Mark 2:23 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Mark 2:23 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Mark 2:23 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Mark 2:23 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Mark 2:23 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 2:23 - The Biblical Illustrator

Mark 2:23 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Mark 2:23 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Mark 2:23 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Mark 2:23 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Mark 2:23 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes