We know little about the rest of them, but clearly an even greater number of female and male disciples composed his entourage (Mark 4:10; 15:40-41). He has been explaining his teachings to this group privately (Mark 4:11, 34). Yet at this point in the narrative we don't know what they think about him. The lake-crossing scenes in Mark serve as
Context Summary. Mark 6:1-6 somewhat fulfills the wishes of Jesus' family that He come home ( Mark 3:21 ). Unfortunately, this homecoming does not go well. The Nazarenes' welcome is closer to that of Jesus' family's than to the mobs that flock to be healed in the rest of Galilee. The Nazarenes recognize the truth of Jesus' preaching, but
Commentary on Mark 3:31-35. (Read Mark 3:31-35) It is a great comfort to all true Christians, that they are dearer to Christ than mother, brother, or sister as such, merely as relations in the flesh would have been, even had they been holy. Blessed be God, this great and gracious privilege is ours even now; for though Christ's bodily presence
Clarke's Commentary. Verse Mark 6:11. And whosoever shall not receive you — Ὁς αν τοπος μη δεξηται, whatsoever PLACE will not receive you: this is the reading of BL, four others, and the later Syriac in the margin.. Verily, &c.]All this clause is omitted in BCDL, two others, one Arabic, one Persic, Coptic, Armenian, Vulgate, and all the Itala but three.
6. We never find Christ wondering but at the faith of the Gentiles that were strangers, as the centurion ( Mt. 8:10 ), and the woman of Samaria, and at the unbelief of Jews that were his own countrymen. Note, The unbelief of those that enjoy the means of grace, is a most amazing thing. 5.
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