Mark 10
DOYLYMark 10:13
- — his disciples rebuked those that brought them.] The disciples probably thought, that, as their Master came into the world to instruct men in the most momentous concerns, to explain and improve the law, to call sinners to repentance, to shew forth His power by working miracles, it could not be proper for so great a Prophet, the Messiah, the Son of God, to condescend to spend His valuable time in laying hands on young children. Dr. Jortin.
Mark 10:14
- — of such is the kingdom &c.] That is, whoever will be My disciple, must embrace My doctrine with the purity and simplicity of a child. Bp. Mann. The kingdom of God here means the Church of Christ, into which they who are admitted are entitled, if they observe His precepts, to eternal life in the world to come: to enter into the kingdom of God is to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. Dr. Jortin.
Mark 10:19
- — Defraud not.] The expression here of de-
Mark 10:21
- — loved him.] Approved these gracious beginnings in him. Dr. Hammond. Approved of him with expressions of outward kindness and friendship for his care of his parents and other good deeds. Dr. Lightfoot.
Mark 10:24
- — for them that trust in riches] See notes at Matt. xix. 23, &c. These words, given by St. Mark only, and not by the other Evangelists, give a clear interpretation of the whole passage. Abp. Newcome.
Mark 10:30
- — he shall receive &c.] He shall possess, even in the midst of persecutions, such comfort and satisfaction of mind, such love and assistance from all good men, and such peace and joy by the continual influence of the Spirit of God, as will, even in the present life, be a hundred times better for him, than all the advantages and possessions from which he is obliged to part. Dr. S. Clarke.
Mark 10:32
- — they were amazed:] They were amazed at His Anno DOMINI 33. Christ foretelleth his own death. Blind Bartimeus receiveth sight. Anno DOMINI 33.
were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him.
Mark 10:35
- And James and John, &c.] Their mother spake for them. See note at Matt. xx. 20.
Mark 10:37
- — Grant unto us that we may sit, &c.] These two disciples were not so disciplined by their continual conversation with Christ, hearing His heavenly doctrine, seeing His divine behaviour, but that their minds were still roving after temporal honours. Pride is the inmost coat, which we put off last, and put on first. Who can wonder to see some sparks of weak and worldly desires in the most holy of men, when the blessed Apostles were not free from some ambitious thoughts, while
over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
Mark 10:39
- — Ye shall indeed drink] How wonderful is the mildness of the Son of God! He does not chide the two disciples, either for their ambition in suing, or for their presumption in undertaking; but, leaving the worst, He notices the best part of their answer; and, omitting their errours, He encourages their good intentions. Bp. Hall.
Mark 10:46
- — the son of Timeus,] This is an explanation of the name Bartimeus, which means, “son of Timeus” in the Syriack.
Mark 10:50
- — casting away his garment,] His cloak or loose upper garment, that he might make the greater haste to come to Jesus. Bp. Pearce.