See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:1. Mark 14:1 AND OF UNLEAVENED BREAD - So called because at that feast no other bread was used but that which had been made without leaven or yeast. BY CRAFT - By subtlety (Matthew); that is, by some secret plan that would secure possession of... [ Continue Reading ]
See the notes at Matthew 26:17. Mark 14:12 THEY KILLED THE PASSOVER - The “paschal lamb,” which was slain in keeping the Passover. GO AND PREPARE - Go and provide a lamb, have it roasted, and properly prepared with the usual things to eat with it. Mark 14:13 THE CITY - The city of Jerusalem. Th... [ Continue Reading ]
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 26:20. Mark 14:31 MORE VEHEMENTLY - More earnestly, more confidently.... [ Continue Reading ]
See the notes at Matthew 26:36. Mark 14:36 Ἀββα Abba This word denotes “father.” It is a Syriac word, and is used by the Saviour as a word denoting filial affection and tenderness. Compare Romans 8:15. Mark 14:40 NEITHER WIST THEY ... - Neither “knew” they. They were so conscious of the impropr... [ Continue Reading ]
See the notes at Matthew 26:47. Mark 14:45 MASTER, MASTER - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again. Mark 14:51 A CERTAIN YOUNG MAN - Who this was we have no means of determining, but it seems not improbable that he may have been the owner of the garden, and that he may have had an... [ Continue Reading ]
See this fully explained in the notes at Matthew 26:57.... [ Continue Reading ]