Mark 8

Mark 8:15

leaven See note 4, (See Scofield “Matthew 13:33”) Herod See margin ref., (See Scofield “Matthew 14:1”)

Mark 8:23

And he took Our Lord’s action here is most significant, Having abandoned Bethsaida to judgment Matthew 11:12-24. He would neither heal in that village, nor permit further testimony to be borne there Mark 8:26. The probation of Bethsaida as a community was ended, but He would still show mercy to individuals. Cf Revelation 3:20. Christ is outside the door of that church, but “If any man hear My voice,” etc.

Mark 8:31

Son of man (See Scofield “Matthew 8:20”) Also, Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 9:31; Luke 9:22-27; Luke 24:6

Mark 8:33

thou savourest i.e. thou art thinking man’s thoughts, not the thoughts of God. Contra, Matthew 16:17

Mark 8:38

sinful Sin. (See Scofield “Romans 3:23”) angels (See Scofield “Hebrews 1:4”)