Mark 12

Mark 12:3

They came to Jericho. They had now crossed the Jordan into Judea. For Jericho and the healing of the blind man, see notes on Matthew 20:29-34. Compare Lu 18:35-43.

Mark 12:9

Thy faith hath made thee wholea. Bartimaeus’ faith was shown, (1) by his going to Jesus; (2) by his belief that Jesus was the Messiah; (3) by persevering against opposition; (4) by casting away all that hindered; (5) by obeying Jesus when he was called; (6) by following and praising him after he was cured.

Mark 12:11

The Royal Entrance into Jerusalem SUMMARY OF MARK 11: The Official Entrance into Jerusalem. The Barren Fig Tree Cursed. The Second Cleansing of the Temple. The Indignation of the Jewish Rulers. The Power of Faith. The Demand of the Rulers for His Authority. Their Mouths Closed by a Question Concerning the Baptism of John. When they came nigh to Jerusalem. On the Sunday before the Lord’s suffering. He had passed the Sabbath at Bethany. We have four accounts of this entry into Jerusalem: here; Matthew 21:1-11 Lu 19:21-44 John 12:12-19. For notes, see Matthew 21:1-11.

Mark 12:21

He went out to Bethany with the twelve. After entering the city and temple and observing the condition of things within the sacred building he retired to Bethany for the night. As far as we know he passed all his nights of the last week of his earthly life at Bethany, save Thursday, perhaps to avoid the rulers in the hours of rest and to have an opportunity for private conference with his disciples, which he could not have in crowded Jerusalem. Besides, he had loving friends at Bethany, who delighted to have him under their roof.

Mark 12:22

And on the morrow, etc. See notes on Matthew 21:17-22.

Mark 12:25

Jesus went into the temple. For notes on this cleansing of the temple see Matthew 21:12-13. Compare Lu 19:45-48.

Mark 12:30

They saw the fig tree dried up. See notes on Matthew 21:19-22. Mark adds the fact, not stated by Matthew, that this language was spoken the day after the tree was cursed.

Mark 12:34

Believe that ye receive [them]. That they are yours from the time you ask for them.

Mark 12:35

When ye stand praying, forgive. This is one of the conditions of prevailing prayer. See notes on Matthew 5:23-24.

Mark 12:37

And they come again to Jerusalem. On Tuesday. On Sunday the Lord entered officially. On Monday he cleansed the temple, and cursed the fig tree. On Tuesday his disciples called attention to the withered fig tree, and he again entered the city. There a delegation of the rulers demanded by what authority he had driven out the money changers the day before. For notes on his answer and what follows, see Matthew 21:23-27. Compare Lu 20:1-8.