Mark 13 - Introduction
The principal things in this chapter are fully explained in Matthew 24.... [ Continue Reading ]
The principal things in this chapter are fully explained in Matthew 24.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHAT MANNER OF STONES - The stones here referred to were those used in the building of the temple, and the walls on the sides of Mount Moriah, on which the temple stood. The temple was constructed of white marble, and the blocks were of a prodigious size. Josephus says that these stones were, some o... [ Continue Reading ]
ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES, OVER AGAINST THE TEMPLE - The Mount of Olives was directly east of Jerusalem, and from it there was a fine view of the temple.... [ Continue Reading ]
TAKE HEED TO YOURSELVES - Be cautious that no man deceive you; or, take care of your lives, not to run into unnecessary danger. TO COUNCILS - The higher ecclesiastical courts of the Jews, including the Sanhedrin, or great council of the nation. RULERS AND KINGS - Referring to Roman officers. FOR A... [ Continue Reading ]
NEITHER DO YE PREMEDITATE - Do not think beforehand, or “prepare” an answer. You know not what the accusations will be, and God will furnish you with a reply that shall be adapted to the occasion. NOT YE THAT SPEAK, BUT THE HOLY SPIRIT - This is a full promise that they should be inspired, and conse... [ Continue Reading ]
THE BROTHER SHALL BETRAY ... - The brother shall give up in a treacherous manner his brother to be put to death, on account of his attachment to Jesus. Through fear, or from the hope of reward and from the hatred of the gospel, he will overcome all the natural ties of brotherhood. and give up his ow... [ Continue Reading ]
ON THE HOUSE-TOP - See the notes at Matthew 9:1.... [ Continue Reading ]
NEITHER THE SON - This text has always presented serious difficulties. It has been asked, If Jesus had a divine nature, how could he say that he knew not the day and hour of a future event? In reply, it has been said that the passage was missing, according to Ambrose, in some Greek manuscripts; but... [ Continue Reading ]
WHO LEFT HIS HOUSE - The word “house” often means family. Our Saviour here represents himself as going away, leaving his household the church, assigning to the apostles and all his servants their duty, and leaving it uncertain when he would return. Since his return was a matter of vast consequence,... [ Continue Reading ]
WATCH YE - Be diligent, faithful, and waiting for the return of your Lord, who will come at an unexpected hour. MASTER OF THE HOUSE - Denoting here the Lord Jesus. AT EVEN, OR AT MIDNIGHT, OR ... - This refers to the four divisions into which the Jews divided the night.... [ Continue Reading ]
FIND YOU SLEEPING - Inattentive to your post, neglecting your duty, and unprepared for his coming.... [ Continue Reading ]
I SAY UNTO ALL, WATCH - This command was proper, not only for those who were expecting the calamities that were soon to come upon the Jews, but for all who are soon to die and to go to the judgment. We know not the time of our death. We know not how soon we shall be called to the judgment. The Son o... [ Continue Reading ]