Mark 14
DOYLYChap. XV. ver. 1. And straightway &c.] For further notes on this chapter, see Matt. xxvii.
Mark 14:5
- — three hundred pence.] About £9. 13s. 9d. of our money. Bp. Pearce.
Mark 14:15
- — furnished] The word thus translated seems probably to mean, having couches round the table spread with carpets or other coverings, for the reception of the guests. Dr. Lightfoot.
Mark 14:21
21.—father of Alexander and Rufus.] These persons were then probably living at Rome, as St. Paul salutes Rufus there. Grotius. We may suppose they were persons well known at the time when the Gospel was written.
Mark 14:30
- — before the cock crow twice.] See the note at Matthew xxvi. 34. Anno DOMINI 33. Christ’s agony and prayer in the garden. S. MARK. Judas betrayeth him with a kiss. Anno DOMINI 33. I Matt. 26. 36.
Mark 14:33
- — to be sore amazed.] To be in great consternation and anguish of mind. Dr. S. Clarke.
Mark 14:36
- — Abba, Father.] “Abba” is the Chaldee for father. The word “Father” seems here added to explain the meaning of Abba. Dr. Lightfoot.
Mark 14:41
- — it is enough.] Meaning, I give you your acquaintance; you need do no more; the hour is come when I am to be betrayed. Dr. Hammond.
Mark 14:51
- — a certain young man, having, &c.] This circumstance seems to be recorded to shew the consternation of our Lord’s disciples; the young man choosing to quit his only covering in cold weather, rather than be detained by those officers. Bp. Mann.
— a linen cloth cast about his naked body;] Bp. Pococks, describing the dresses of the people in Egypt, relates, that the Arabs in some parts wore nothing but a large blanket or sheet wrapped round them, especially young persons of the poorer sort. And other travellers remark the same of parts of Palestine. The young man here mentioned is described as being clothed in this manner. Harmer.
Or this may have been a thin upper garment. Abp. Newcome.
Mark 14:56
- — agreed not together.] Were not sufficient for the purpose of capital conviction. Archbishop Newcome.
Christ is falsely accused and condemned. CHAP. XIV. Peter’s denial and repentance.
Amo DOMINI 33. stroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.
Mark 14:58
- — made with hands,] That is, the work of man. “Made without hands,” the work of God.
Mark 14:61
- — Son of the Blessed?] Son of the most high God. Dr. S. Clarke. The Jews, when they named God, generally added, “Blessed for ever;” hence the title here used is that of God the Father. Dr. Hammond.
Mark 14:62
- — I am:] I am He. At Matt. xxvi. 64, “Thou hast said.” These two phrases have the same meaning in the Hebrew idiom. Dr. Whitby.
Mark 14:66
- — beneath in the palace,] Below in the hall. See ver. 54. Bp. Pearce.
Mark 14:67
- — warming himself,] See note at John xviii. 18.
Mark 14:72
- — And when he thought thereon, he wept.] St. Peter, who was not only an Apostle, but one amongst them who was singled out as a companion of our Lord’s privacies, admitted to the honour of his most intimate friendship, and who, on all occasions before this period, had expressed his sense of these uncommon favours, by all possible instances of gratitude, love, and more than ordinary zeal, now disowned and denied his Master; repeated that denial thrice; repeated it after sufficient space for recollection; and, at last, bound the lie upon his soul with solemn oaths and dreadful imprecations. Ah, where was now that gallant faith, which made so glorious a confession of this Jesus being the “Christ, the Son of the living God!” Where that eager courage, that did not fear to meet his Lord walking upon the sea? Where that bold promise, that though “all should be offended” and leave their dear Lord in His distress, yet would “be never be offended!” Where that becoming resolution, “Though I should die with Thee, yet will I not deny Thee in any wise!” Where all that fire and intrepidity, which but a very little while ago had singly engaged a whole band of armed men, in hope to rescue the Lord he now abjures?
What two men ever differed more from one another,