Mark 16:1
MARY _the mother_ OF JAMES] lit. 'Mary of James,' i.e. probably 'Mary daughter of James,' or just possibly 'Mary wife of James.' She is perhaps the same as Mary the mother of James and Joses, Mark 15:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
MARY _the mother_ OF JAMES] lit. 'Mary of James,' i.e. probably 'Mary daughter of James,' or just possibly 'Mary wife of James.' She is perhaps the same as Mary the mother of James and Joses, Mark 15:40.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE RESURRECTION 1-8. The women at the tomb, and the angel (Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:1; John 20:1). See on Mt and Jn.... [ Continue Reading ]
SEVEN DEVILS] cp. Luke 8:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. See on John 20:14.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONCLUSION OF THE GOSPEL. One uncial MS gives a second termination to the Gospel as follows: 'And they reported all the things that had been commanded them briefly (_or_ immediately) to the companions of Peter. And after this Jesus Himself also sent forth by them from the east even unto the west the... [ Continue Reading ]
SHE WENT] cp. Luke 24:10; John 20:18. AS THEY MOURNED AND WEPT] cp. Luke 24:17. The author of the 'Gospel of Peter' (150 a.d., or earlier) must probably be added to the early witnesses to these twelve vv., for he writes, 'And upon all these things we fasted and sat mourning and weeping night and day... [ Continue Reading ]
IN ANOTHER FORM] This is an explanation of the fact that Christ was not at first recognised. It differs somewhat from that of St. Luke, 'Their eyes were holden, that they should not know him' (Luke 24:16).... [ Continue Reading ]
NEITHER BELIEVED THEY THEM] Another slight discrepancy with St. Luke, who says (Luke 24:34) that when the two disciples reached Jerusalem they were greeted with the words, 'The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.'... [ Continue Reading ]
UPBRAIDED THEM] According to certain ancient MSS mentioned by Jerome (340-420 a.d.), the apostles thus replied to our Lord's reproaches: 'This age is the very essence of iniquity and incredulity, and on account of unclean spirits permits not the true virtue of God to be apprehended. Do Thou, therefo... [ Continue Reading ]
APPEARANCE TO THE ELEVEN. This is variously identified with the appearance on the evening of the resurrection day (Luke 24:36; John 20:19), and with the final interview (Acts 1:6). But Swete is probably right in thinking that after an allusion to the first appearance to the Eleven on Easter Day, the... [ Continue Reading ]
GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD] This seems part of the same charge as that mentioned Matthew 28:18. TO EVERY CREATURE] RV 'to the whole creation.' A rabbinical expression for mankind in general.... [ Continue Reading ]
Baptism is here declared necessary to salvation only for those who have heard the gospel message. It is not declared necessary for unevangelised heathen, or for those who have not attained the age of reason. Not the want of baptism, but contempt of it condemns a man. (For infant baptism, see on Matt... [ Continue Reading ]
NEW TONGUES] Some MSS omit 'new': see on Acts 2:4. The gift of miracles was given in order to assist the diffusion of the gospel at the very first. When Christianity was firmly planted, the gift of miracles was withdrawn.... [ Continue Reading ]
SERPENTS] cp. Luke 10:19; Acts 28:3. DRINK ANY DEADLY THING] There is no example in the NT., but St. John and Barsabas (Acts 1:23) are said in early tradition to have drunk a cup of poison unharmed. LAY HANDS ON THE SICK] doubtless at the same time anointing them with oil (Mark 6:13; James 5:14). 1... [ Continue Reading ]
ON THE RIGHT HAND] the place of highest honour and power.... [ Continue Reading ]
SIGNS FOLLOWING] viz. the miracles mentioned in Mark 16:17; Mark 16:18.... [ Continue Reading ]