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Mark 10
Mark 10
1And he arose from thence, and cometh into the borders of Judæa and beyond the Jordan: and multitudes come together unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.
1And he arose from thence, and cometh into the coasts of Judea by the farther side of Jordan: and the people resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he taught them again.
Commentary · verse 1
2And there came unto him Pharisees, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? trying him.
2And the Pharisees came to him, and asked him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife? tempting him.
Commentary · verse 2
"Putting away" was a method of ending a Marriage Covenant and removing one of the spouses from the believing community because of unbelief. According to the Law, divorce was a method used by the husband to end a Marriage Covenant with both spouses remaining in the believing community and able to marry other believers: Deuteronomy 24. The question posed to Jesus concerned "putting away" and the Law. The Law gave directions concerning divorce. The Law did not give directions concerning putting away. That was what made it a "trying" question.
Putting Away and Divorce are two different Doctrine.
3And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
4And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
3And he answered and said unto them, What did Moses command you?
4And they said, Moses suffered to write a bill of divorcement, and to put her away.
Commentary · verses 3-4
The Law did not say to write a bill of divorce and put away. Deuteronomy 24:1 said to write a bill of divorcement and send her out of your house. Deuteronomy 24:2 stated she could be another man's wife. So, the Pharisees were misquoting this part of the Law in their attempt to try/test Jesus.
5But Jesus said unto them, For your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment.
5And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
Commentary · verse 5
Jesus referenced Deuteronomy 24:1-2 and taught: Divorce was given to us because our hearts are hard. Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross was also a solution to the hardness of our hearts. If people say that divorce is a sin, would these same people say Jesus' death on the cross was a sin?
6But from the beginning of the creation, Male and female made he them.
7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife; 8and the two shall become one flesh: so that they are no more two, but one flesh.
9What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
6But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female.
7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife;
8And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.
9What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Commentary · verses 6-9
Verses 6-9 covered how it ought to be. Believers ought to marry believers. God would be a part of this Marriage Covenant, meaning God would have joined this couple. Jesus then said that these marriages should not be "put asunder" by people, which meant "put away." Some people try to say that God joins every marriage and we should not divorce. Actually, this verse stated that Marriage between believers should not end with "putting away." Why?
10And in the house the disciples asked him again of this matter.
11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her: 12and if she herself shall put away her husband, and marry another, she committeth adultery.
10And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter.
11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her.
12And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.
Commentary · verses 10-12
The Disciples also wanted clarification in private. Jesus stated that God saw these believing spouses as still married! If they put each other away and then formed a "marriage covenant" (through sexual intercourse) with another person, God would consider it to be adultery because they were still married to the spouse they "put away."
Putting Away and Divorce are two different Doctrine.
Some versions translated "put away" as "divorce." Look at verses 11 and 12 as if Jesus had said "divorce":
- Verse 11 would then have "Jesus" stating that those who followed the Law (Deuteronomy 24:1-2) were sinning. Jesus would be stating that following the Law resulted in sin! That would make "Jesus" not the Son of God.
- Verse 12 would then have "Jesus" stating that women could divorce men under the Law, which meant "Jesus" did not know the Law, which meant "Jesus" was not the Son of God.
During that time, women could "put away" their husband for the cause of unbelief/idolatry. However, women could not divorce their husbands under the Law. Jesus was the Son of God and these verses were properly translated as "put away" instead of "divorce." Remember, divorce and putting away were different. Every version of the "Bible" that uses divorce in place of "putting away" in these verses is presenting a "Jesus" that is not the Son of God! Likewise, Malachi 2:16 had the same translation issues regarding divorce in place of "putting away."
Doctrines on this passage
13And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
16And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
13And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
Commentary · verses 13-16
Children are humble. We ought to be humble. Humility is being able to consider any perspective, including considering you are wrong. We are saved by grace through faith and grace only works through people who are humble. In fact, Jesus was approached about Salvation...
17And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good save one, even God.
17And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
18And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
Commentary · verses 17-18
Good only comes from God, which was an indirect way for Jesus to point out He was the Son of God.
Doctrines on this passage
19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not kill, Do not commit adultery, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Do not defraud, Honor thy father and mother.
19Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.
Commentary · verse 19
Jesus lived during the Dispensation of the Law. Salvation was by individuals being humble enough to be influenced by God through the Law.
20And he said unto him, Teacher, all these things have I observed from my youth.
21And Jesus looking upon him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
20And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth.
21Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Commentary · verses 20-21
Jesus covered both Salvation and Reward. The man stated he was saved, so Jesus told him what he ought to do to be perfect (maximum profitability). First, Jesus stated that the man should sell all that he had and give it to the poor so that he would have treasure (Reward) in heaven. This was Just. Then, Jesus said to follow Him, take direction from Him, so that he would be saved. This was Right.
Some people leave out the phrase: "...and thou shalt have treasure in heaven:..." They present a Jesus that tells us to give, yet does not give anything in return. Jesus always gives us something more when He makes a request from us. Finally, remember Mark 5:18 when Jesus prevented the man possessed by Legion from following Him. Clearly, perfect depended on uniqueness and is not the same for everyone, otherwise Jesus prevented the man who published in Decapolis from being perfect. However, we can see that Jesus preventing him from following Him did lead to maximum profitability!
22But his countenance fell at the saying, and he went away sorrowful: for he was one that had great possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they were astonished exceedingly, saying unto him, Then who can be saved?
27Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
22And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions.
23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
27And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Commentary · verses 22-27
This statement is often abused. Remember, God is always completely Right and always completely Just - He cannot be wrong or unjust. The context of the statement "with God all things are possible" was concerning rich men entering the Kingdom of God. Essentially, Jesus was saying, "yes, it is hard for rich people to enter the Kingdom of God but it is definitely still possible."
28Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29Jesus said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or mother, or father, or children, or lands, for my sake, and for the gospel’s sake, 30but he shall receive a hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
28Then Peter began to say unto him, Lo, we have left all, and have followed thee.
29And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
30But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
31But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Commentary · verses 28-31
Jesus told the Disciples that those who leave their loved ones and things for Christ's sake will receive Reward and come to eternal life.
32And they were on the way, going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus was going before them: and they were amazed; and they that followed were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them the things that were to happen unto him, 33saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles: 34and they shall mock him, and shall spit upon him, and shall scourge him, and shall kill him; and after three days he shall rise again.
32And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,
33Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests, and unto the scribes; and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles:
34And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
Commentary · verses 32-34
Jesus taught more details concerning His suffering.
35And there come near unto him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying unto him, Teacher, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall ask of thee.
36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
37And they said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy glory.
38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I drink? or to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39And they said unto him, We are able. And Jesus said unto them, The cup that I drink ye shall drink; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: 40but to sit on my right hand or on my left hand is not mine to give; but it is for them for whom it hath been prepared.
35And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.
36And he said unto them, What would ye that I should do for you?
37They said unto him, Grant unto us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and the other on thy left hand, in thy glory.
38But Jesus said unto them, Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
40But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.
Commentary · verses 35-40
Believers will suffer as Christ suffered but sitting on His right and left hand were not His to give.
41And when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.
42And Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great ones exercise authority over them.
43But it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister; 44and whosoever would be first among you, shall be servant of all.
45For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
41And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
44And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.
45For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Commentary · verses 41-45
Jesus explained leadership more specifically. The greatest will be the ones who serve the most. Jesus came to serve, not to be served.
Commentary · verses 46-52
Verses 46-52: Jesus healed a blind man.
46And they come to Jericho: and as he went out from Jericho, with his disciples and a great multitude, the son of Timæus, Bartimæus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the way side.
47And when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me.
48And many rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
46And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimeus, the son of Timeus, sat by the highway side begging.
47And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
48And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.
Commentary · verse 48
Stating "son of David" was a confession of Jesus as the Messiah. The people surrounding the blind man tried to silence him.
49And Jesus stood still, and said, Call ye him. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good cheer: rise, he calleth thee.
50And he, casting away his garment, sprang up, and came to Jesus.
51And Jesus answered him, and said, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? And the blind man said unto him, Rabboni, that I may receive my sight.
52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And straightway he received his sight, and followed him in the way.
49And Jesus stood still, and commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying unto him, Be of good comfort, rise; he calleth thee.
50And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.
51And Jesus answered and said unto him, What wilt thou that I should do unto thee? The blind man said unto him, Lord, that I might receive my sight.
52And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.
Commentary · verse 52
When Jesus called the blind man, the people surrounding the blind man encouraged him to go to Jesus. Jesus asked the blind man what he wanted so that he would state his will. Jesus then healed the man by faith and making a statement where the object of the healing was the subject of the statement.
The Pharisees, tempting/testing Jesus, began by asking Him about "putting away"…