Mark 3:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. ”

Mark 3:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

They could not so much as eat bread - Their time and attention were so occupied that they were obliged to forego their regular meals. The affairs of religion may so occupy the attention of minist...
Mark 3:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Answer of Jesus to the Verdict of the Jerusalem Scribes and the Intervention of His Family. The introduction of this section would naturally link with Mark 3:6 . Jesus returns home (presumably...
Mark 3:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

again. Referring back to Mark 3:7 . could not .. found themselves unable. not. Greek. me . App-105.
Mark 3:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 . And they come into the house. Mark undoubtedly takes in a somewhat extended period of time, when he passes from the miracles to that wicked conspiracy which the relatives of Chri...
Mark 3:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. Eat bread - Had no time to take any necessary refreshment.
Mark 3:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. For the exposition, see the notes at Matthew 12:22-37 , and at Luke 11:21-26 .
Mark 3:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Choice of the Twelve 1-6. The withered hand ( Matthew 12:9 ; Luke 6:6 ). See on Mt.
Mark 3:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

So that they could not so much as eat bread. — The graphic touch, as if springing from actual reminiscence of that crowded scene, is eminently characteristic of St. Mark.
Mark 3:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER 3:20-27 ( Mark 3:20-27 ) CHRIST AND BEELZEBUB "And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. And when his friends heard it, they went out to lay ho...
Mark 3:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Brother to All Who Will Mark 3:20-35 ; Mark 4:1-9 The Pharisees circulated this infamous charge-not because they believed it, but to satisfy the questions that were being asked on all sides. W...
Mark 3:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is one of the few occasions on which it is said that Christ was angry. Particularly note the reason for His anger: "When He had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved at the harden...
Mark 3:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(20) And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. (21) And when his friends heard of it, they went out to lay hold on him: for they said, He is beside himse...
Mark 3:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And the multitude coming together again ,.... Either the multitude that were about the door of this house; insomuch that there was no room about, nor any coming near it, Mark 2:2 , or the multitude...
Mark 3:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. Ver. 20. They could not so much as eat bread ] For when he was in the house to repose and refresh himself, th...
Mark 3:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And they went into a house It appears, from the manner in which Mark here connects this with the names of the apostles, that it happened very quickly after their being chosen. The other evangelists...
Mark 3:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

We have seen that the sabbath was made for the purpose of ministering to the needs of men. Now the Lord in the synagogue encountered a man who was in manifestly serious need. But his need meant nothi...
Mark 3:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Calling of the Apostles. 13 And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him. 14...
Mark 3:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

OLBGrk; Ver. 20,21. There is no small dispute who are here called our Saviour's friends, oi par autou, those who were of him, whether it signifieth his neighbours, the citizens of his city, or his n...
Mark 3:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Amazing Success Brings Fervent Opposition From His Family And Friends (3:7-21). Jesus' success expands as He continues to build up His forces for the proclamation of the truth and against the powe...
Mark 3:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTES Mark 3:21 . His friends.—His kinsfolk or near relatives. Beside Himself .—In an ecstatic state. They thought He was carried away by His zeal and devotion beyond all...
Mark 3:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 3:13 . He calleth to him whom he would. He knew them as he knew Nathaniel; he knew their piety, he knew their worth. They followed him at first as hearers, having no thoughts of the glory tha...
Mark 3:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

And He ordained twelve, that they should be with Him. This was the third stage in the preparation of the disciples for the apostolate A certain number had been admitted at the beginning to term...
Mark 3:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION This chapter begins with the record of another case of healing on the sabbath day; and it closes with the notice of a combination of the Pharisees with the Herodians to bring about th...
Mark 3:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
Mark 3:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 4:31-34 ; Luke 6:17 ; Mark 3:9 ; Mark 6:31
Mark 3:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To eat bread — That is, to take any subsistence.

Mark 3:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Mark 3:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Mark 3:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Mark 3:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Mark 3:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Mark 3:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Mark 3:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Mark 3:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Mark 3:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Mark 3:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 3:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Mark 3:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Mark 3:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Mark 3:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Mark 3:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Mark 3:20 - The Biblical Illustrator

Mark 3:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Mark 3:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Mark 3:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Mark 3:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes