CHAPTER XIII. _Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple_, 1, 2. _His disciples inquire when this shall be, and what previous_ _sign there shall be of this calamity_, 3, 4; _which questions he answers very solemnly and minutely_, 5-27; _illustrates the whole by a parable_, 28, 29; _asserts... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:6. _SAYING, I AM_] _The Christ_, is _added_ by eight MSS., _Coptic, Armenian, Saxon_, and four of the _Itala_.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:8. _THE BEGINNINGS_] For αρχαι, many MSS. and versions have αρχη, the _beginning_, singular.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:9. _COUNCILS_] συνεδρια, _Sanhedrins_. The _grand_ _Sanhedrin_ consisted of seventy-two elders; six chosen out of each tribe; this was the _national council_ of state; and the _small_ _Sanhedrins_, which were composed of twenty-three counsellors. _SYNAGOGUES_] _Courts_ of _justice_ fo... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:10. _AND THE GOSPEL MUST FIRST BE PUBLISHED AMONG ALL_ _NATIONS._] Many of the _Evangelistaria_ omit this verse. Its proper place seems to be after verse the thirteenth. Mark 13:13... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:11. _NEITHER - PREMEDITATE_] This is wanting in BDL, five others, _Coptic, AEthiopic, Vulgate, Itala_. Griesbach leaves it doubtful. On this verse see Matthew 10:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:14. _LET HIM THAT READETH UNDERSTAND_] _What he readeth_, is added by D, and three of the _Itala_, perhaps needlessly.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:15. _HOUSE-TOP_] Matthew 24:17, Matthew 24:17.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse 20. _HAD SHORTENED THOSE DAYS_] _Because of his chosen_, added by D, _Armenian_, and five of the _Itala_. See Matthew 24:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:30. _THIS GENERATION_] Ἡ γενεα αὑτη, _This very race of_ _men_. It is certain that this word has _two_ meanings in the Scriptures; that given in the text, and that above. _Generation_ signifies a period of a certain number of years, sometimes more, sometimes less. In Deuteronomy 1:3... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:32. _NEITHER THE SON_] This clause is not found either in Matthew or Luke; and Ambrose says it was wanting in some Greek copies in his time. To me it is utterly unaccountable, how Jesus, who knew so _correctly_ all the _particulars_ which he here lays down, and which were to a jot and... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:34. _LEFT HIS HOUSE_] οικιαν, _family_. Our blessed Lord and Master, when he ascended to heaven, commanded his servants to be _faithful_ and _watchful_. This fidelity to which he exhorts his servants consists in doing every thing _well_ which is to be done, in the _heart_ or in the _fa... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:35. _WATCH YE THEREFORE_] The more the master is expected, the more diligent ought the servants to be in working, watching, and keeping themselves in readiness. Can one who has received the sentence of his death, and has no right to live a moment, need any admonition to prepare to die?... [ Continue Reading ]
Verse Mark 13:36. _HE FIND YOU SLEEPING._] _A porter asleep_ exposes the house to be _robbed_, and well deserves punishment. No wonder that the man is constantly suffering loss who is frequently off his guard. Our Lord shows us in this parable: 1. That himself, _ascended to_ heaven, is the man _go... [ Continue Reading ]