“ And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. ”
And the scribes ... - See the notes at Matthew 12:24-32 . The occasion of their saying this was, that he had healed a man possessed with a devil. The scribes, who came from Jerusalem to watch hi...
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...
if. kingdom, &c. Implying what experience shows (App-118). against . Greek. epi. App-104. cannot . is not (Greek. ou. App-105.) able to.
And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
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 .
Choice of the Twelve 1-6. The withered hand ( Matthew 12:9 ; Luke 6:6 ). See on Mt.
(22-30) He hath Beelzebub. — See Notes on Matthew 12:24-32 .
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...
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...
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...
(22) And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince, of the devils casteth he out devils. (23) And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables...
And if a kingdom be divided against itself ,.... Any of the kingdoms of this world, and the kingdom of "Satan": that kingdom cannot stand : not long; its internal broils and divisions will, soon b...
And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. Ver. 24. See Trapp on " Mat 12:25 " See Trapp on " Mat 12:26 "
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...
The Blasphemy of the Scribes. 22 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the d...
See Poole on " Mark 3:22 "
The Section Concludes With A Summary Of The Continuing Ministry (3:7-35). The first major section of Mark's Gospel (from Mark 1:1 to Mark 3:35 ) now concludes with: · A description of the cont...
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 3:22-26 Christ now encounters open hostility in addition to friendly, though mischievous remonstrance. A theory of explanation was proposed by the scribes. Christ's answer to that theory show...
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...
And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub. Scribes-a literal knowledge of Scripture vain These men were learned in the law of Moses, having great knowledge and skil...
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...
Discourse on the Casting Out of Devils. The pharisaic theory and the defense of Jesus:
1 Corinthians 1:10-13 ; 1 Kings 12:16 ; 2 Samuel 20:1 ; 2 Samuel 20:6 ; Ephesians 4:3-6 ; Ezekiel 37:22 ; Isaiah 19:2 ; Isaiah 19:3 ; Isaiah 9:20 ; Isaiah 9:21 ; John 17:21 ; Judges 12:1-...
The Blasphemy against the Holy Ghost Mark 3:22-35 INTRODUCTORY WORDS In order to get the full view of our Scripture before us, it is necessary for us to study some of the accompanying scenes w...