Bible Commentaries
Mark 10

Introduction

Overview

Mark 10:1, Christ disputes with the Pharisees touching divorcement: Mark 10:13. blesses the children that are brought unto him; Mark 10:17, resolves a rich man how he may inherit life everlasting; Mark 10:23, tells his disciples of the danger of riches; Mark 10:28, promises rewards to them that forsake anything for the gospel; Mark 10:32, foretells his death and resurrection; Mark 10:35, bids the two ambitious suitors to think rather of suffering with him; Mark 10:46, and restores to Bartimaeus his sight.

Verse 1

am 4033, ad 29

he arose: Matthew 19:1-12

by: John 10:40, John 11:7

he taught: Ecclesiastes 12:9, Jeremiah 32:33, John 18:20

Verse 2

the Pharisees: Mark 8:15, Matthew 9:34, Matthew 15:12, Matthew 23:13, Luke 5:30, Luke 6:7, Luke 7:30, Luke 11:39, Luke 11:53, Luke 11:54, Luke 16:14, John 7:32, John 7:48, John 11:47, John 11:57

Is it: Malachi 2:16, Matthew 5:31, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:3, 1 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Corinthians 7:11

tempting: Mark 8:11, Matthew 16:1, Matthew 22:35, John 8:6, 1 Corinthians 10:9

Reciprocal: Mark 12:15 - Why

Verse 3

What: Isaiah 8:20, Luke 10:25, John 5:39, Galatians 4:21

Verse 4

Deuteronomy 24:1-4, Isaiah 50:1, Jeremiah 3:1, Matthew 1:19, Matthew 5:31, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:7

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 31:9 - Moses

Verse 5

For: Deuteronomy 9:6, Deuteronomy 31:27, Nehemiah 9:16, Nehemiah 9:17, Nehemiah 9:26, Matthew 19:8, Acts 7:51, Hebrews 3:7-10

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 31:9 - Moses Matthew 5:32 - whosoever Matthew 19:5 - said

Verse 6

the beginning: Genesis 1:1, 2 Peter 3:4

God: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:20-23, Genesis 5:2, Malachi 2:14-16

Reciprocal: Genesis 2:24 - and they shall be one flesh Deuteronomy 24:5 - a man Judges 21:22 - each man Malachi 2:15 - did Romans 7:3 - So then

Verse 7

Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:5, Matthew 19:6, Ephesians 5:31

Verse 8

one flesh: 1 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 5:28

Reciprocal: Ephesians 5:31 - General

Verse 9

Romans 7:1-3, 1 Chronicles 7:10-13

Reciprocal: Matthew 19:6 - God

Verse 10

Mark 4:10, Mark 9:28, Mark 9:33

Reciprocal: Isaiah 8:16 - among

Verse 11

Whosoever: Matthew 5:31, Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9, Luke 16:18, Romans 7:3, 1 Corinthians 7:4, 1 Corinthians 7:10, 1 Corinthians 7:11, Hebrews 13:4

Reciprocal: Exodus 20:14 - General Deuteronomy 24:2 - she may go

Verse 12

Reciprocal: Exodus 20:14 - General Matthew 19:9 - Whosoever Luke 16:18 - General John 4:18 - is not 1 Corinthians 7:4 - General 1 Corinthians 7:10 - Let

Verse 13

they: Matthew 19:13-15, Luke 18:15, Luke 18:16

disciples: Mark 10:48, Mark 9:38, Exodus 10:9-11, Deuteronomy 31:12, Deuteronomy 31:13, Joel 2:16

Reciprocal: 2 Kings 4:27 - thrust Ezra 8:21 - for our little ones Mark 9:17 - I Mark 9:39 - Forbid Luke 9:49 - we saw John 12:22 - Andrew and

Verse 14

he was: Mark 3:5, Mark 8:33, Luke 9:54-56, Ephesians 4:26

Suffer: Genesis 17:7, Genesis 17:10-14, Numbers 14:31, Deuteronomy 4:37, Deuteronomy 29:11, Deuteronomy 29:12, 1 Samuel 1:11, 1 Samuel 1:22, 1 Samuel 1:27, 1 Samuel 1:28, Psalms 78:4, Psalms 115:14, Psalms 115:15, Isaiah 65:23, Jeremiah 32:39, Jeremiah 32:40, Luke 18:15, Luke 18:16, Acts 2:39, Acts 3:25, Romans 11:16, Romans 11:28, 1 Corinthians 7:14, 2 Timothy 1:5, 2 Timothy 3:15

for: Psalms 131:1, Psalms 131:2, Matthew 18:4, Matthew 18:10, Matthew 19:14, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Peter 2:2, Revelation 14:5

Reciprocal: Exodus 16:20 - and Moses Exodus 32:19 - anger Leviticus 10:16 - angry Numbers 3:15 - General Numbers 11:10 - Moses Joshua 8:35 - women 2 Kings 13:19 - was wroth Psalms 34:11 - Come Proverbs 8:17 - those Matthew 5:3 - for Matthew 11:25 - and hast Matthew 18:3 - and become Mark 9:39 - Forbid Luke 9:41 - Bring Luke 9:47 - took Luke 9:49 - we saw John 12:22 - Andrew and

Verse 15

Matthew 18:3, Luke 18:17, John 3:3-6

Reciprocal: Psalms 131:2 - as a child Isaiah 28:9 - weaned Matthew 5:18 - verily Matthew 5:20 - ye Matthew 13:23 - good Matthew 18:1 - in Mark 10:23 - enter Mark 14:18 - Verily Luke 9:47 - took Luke 10:21 - revealed Acts 8:31 - How Acts 10:33 - are we Acts 18:26 - expounded Romans 2:19 - art confident 1 Corinthians 3:18 - let 1 Corinthians 14:20 - malice Hebrews 5:13 - he 1 Peter 2:2 - newborn

Verse 16

Genesis 48:14-16, Deuteronomy 28:3, Isaiah 40:11, Luke 2:28-34, Luke 24:50, Luke 24:51, John 21:15-17

Reciprocal: Genesis 14:19 - he blessed Leviticus 9:22 - his hand Matthew 19:15 - General Mark 9:36 - General

Verse 17

when: Matthew 19:16-30, Luke 18:18-30

running: Mark 9:25, Matthew 28:8, John 20:2-4

kneeled: Mark 1:40, Daniel 6:10, Matthew 17:14

Good: Mark 12:14, John 3:2

what: John 6:28, Acts 2:37, Acts 9:6, Acts 16:30, Romans 10:2-4

eternal: John 5:39, John 6:27, John 6:40, Romans 2:7, Romans 6:23, 1 John 2:25

Reciprocal: Matthew 22:16 - Master Mark 4:16 - which Mark 5:35 - the Master Mark 14:14 - The Master Acts 26:28 - Almost Titus 1:2 - eternal Hebrews 9:15 - eternal 1 Peter 3:9 - that Revelation 21:7 - inherit

Verse 18

Why: Matthew 19:17, Luke 18:19, John 5:41-44, Romans 3:12

that is: 1 Samuel 2:2, Psalms 36:7, Psalms 36:8, Psalms 86:5, Psalms 119:68, James 1:17, 1 John 4:8, 1 John 4:16

Reciprocal: Luke 18:20 - knowest Romans 3:10 - none

Verse 19

knowest: Mark 12:28-34, Isaiah 8:20, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 19:17-19, Luke 10:26-28, Luke 18:20, Romans 3:20, Galatians 4:21

commit: Exodus 20:12-17, Deuteronomy 5:16-24, Romans 13:9, Galatians 5:14, James 2:11

Defraud: 1 Corinthians 6:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Reciprocal: Leviticus 19:13 - shalt not Deuteronomy 24:15 - At his Malachi 1:6 - son Matthew 19:18 - Thou shalt do Mark 7:10 - Honour 1 Corinthians 6:8 - General 1 Timothy 4:8 - having

Verse 20

Isaiah 58:2, Ezekiel 5:14, Ezekiel 33:31, Ezekiel 33:32, Malachi 3:8, Matthew 19:20, Luke 10:29, Luke 18:11, Luke 18:12, Romans 7:9, Philippians 3:6, 2 Timothy 3:5

Reciprocal: Luke 18:21 - General 1 Timothy 4:8 - having

Verse 21

loved: Genesis 34:19, Isaiah 63:8-10, Luke 19:41, 2 Corinthians 12:15

One thing: Luke 10:42, Luke 18:22, James 2:10, Revelation 2:4, Revelation 2:14, Revelation 2:20

sell: Proverbs 23:23, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 19:21, Luke 12:33, Acts 2:45, Acts 4:34-37

treasure: Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 16:9, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Hebrews 10:34, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 Peter 1:5

take: Mark 8:34, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:23, John 12:26, John 16:33, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:18, 2 Timothy 3:12

Reciprocal: Ruth 1:14 - Orpah Isaiah 48:14 - The Lord Matthew 10:38 - General Matthew 19:20 - what Luke 5:11 - they forsook Luke 14:27 - doth Luke 18:21 - General John 10:27 - and they John 19:17 - he Philippians 3:6 - touching James 1:4 - wanting 2 Peter 1:9 - lacketh

Verse 22

sad: Mark 6:20, Mark 6:26, Matthew 19:22, Matthew 27:3, Matthew 27:24-26, Luke 18:23, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Timothy 4:10

for: Genesis 13:5-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-12, Deuteronomy 8:11-14, Job 21:7-15, Ezekiel 33:31, Matthew 13:22, Luke 12:15, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Timothy 6:9, 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 2:16

Reciprocal: Ruth 1:14 - Orpah

Verse 23

looked: Mark 3:5, Mark 5:32

How: Matthew 19:23-26, Luke 18:24, 1 Corinthians 1:26, James 2:5, James 4:4

enter: Mark 10:15, Matthew 18:3, John 3:5, 2 Peter 1:11

Reciprocal: Psalms 62:10 - riches Matthew 7:21 - shall Matthew 13:22 - the care Mark 15:43 - an Luke 20:17 - beheld

Verse 24

astonished: Matthew 19:25, Luke 18:26, Luke 18:27, John 6:60

Children: John 13:33, John 21:5, Galatians 4:19, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:21

trust: Job 31:24, Job 31:25, Psalms 17:14, Psalms 49:6, Psalms 49:7, Psalms 52:7, Psalms 62:10, Proverbs 11:28, Proverbs 18:11, Proverbs 23:5, Jeremiah 9:23, Ezekiel 28:4, Ezekiel 28:5, Habakkuk 2:9, Zephaniah 1:18, Luke 12:16-21, Luke 16:14, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 5:1-3, Revelation 3:17

Reciprocal: Genesis 43:29 - God Esther 5:11 - the glory Proverbs 10:15 - rich Matthew 7:21 - shall Matthew 19:24 - It Acts 14:22 - enter Acts 17:20 - strange

Verse 25

Jeremiah 13:23, Matthew 7:3-5, Matthew 19:24, Matthew 19:25, Matthew 23:24, Luke 18:25

Reciprocal: Matthew 5:20 - ye Acts 14:22 - enter

Verse 26

out: Mark 6:51, Mark 7:37, 2 Corinthians 11:23

Who: Luke 13:23, Luke 18:26, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9-13

Reciprocal: Isaiah 52:14 - many

Verse 27

With men: Genesis 18:13, Genesis 18:14, Numbers 11:21-23, 2 Kings 7:2, Zechariah 8:6, Matthew 19:26, Luke 18:27

for: Job 42:2, Jeremiah 32:17, Jeremiah 32:27, Luke 1:37, Philippians 3:21, Hebrews 7:25, Hebrews 11:19

Reciprocal: Mark 12:24 - neither Mark 14:36 - all

Verse 28

Lo: Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 19:27-30, Luke 14:33, Luke 18:28-30, Philippians 3:7-9

Reciprocal: Genesis 22:3 - General Ecclesiastes 3:6 - time to get Matthew 4:20 - General Matthew 13:46 - went Mark 1:18 - forsook

Verse 29

There: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 45:20, Deuteronomy 33:9-11, Luke 22:28-30, Hebrews 11:24-26

for: Mark 8:35, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 5:11, Matthew 10:18, 1 Corinthians 9:23, Revelation 2:3

Reciprocal: Psalms 45:16 - Instead Matthew 5:18 - verily Matthew 19:29 - every Mark 1:20 - they left Mark 14:18 - Verily Luke 5:11 - they forsook Luke 18:29 - There 1 Thessalonians 1:6 - received 1 Peter 3:14 - if

Verse 30

an hundredfold: 2 Chronicles 25:9, Psalms 84:11, Proverbs 3:9, Proverbs 3:10, Proverbs 16:16, Malachi 3:10, Matthew 13:44-46, Luke 18:30, 2 Corinthians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8-11, Philippians 3:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 1 Timothy 6:6, 1 John 3:1, Revelation 2:9, Revelation 3:18

with persecutions: Matthew 5:11, Matthew 5:12, John 16:22, John 16:23, Acts 5:41, Acts 16:25, Romans 5:3, James 1:2-4, James 1:12, James 5:11, 1 Peter 4:12-16

eternal: John 10:23, Romans 6:23, 1 John 2:25

Reciprocal: Psalms 45:16 - Instead Proverbs 3:16 - and Matthew 5:10 - are Matthew 6:33 - and all Matthew 19:29 - every Luke 5:11 - they forsook Romans 16:1 - our 2 Timothy 3:12 - shall Titus 1:2 - eternal

Verse 31

Matthew 8:11, Matthew 8:12, Matthew 19:30, Matthew 20:16, Matthew 21:31, Luke 7:29, Luke 7:30, Luke 7:40-47, Luke 13:30, Luke 18:11-14, Acts 13:46-48, Romans 9:30-33

Verse 32

they were in: Matthew 20:17-19, Luke 18:31-34

they were amazed: This probably refers to a sort of indefinable awe which the apostles began to feel for Jesus, which the mighty miracles he wrought, and the air of majesty and authority he now assumed, were calculated to inspire. Zechariah 3:8, Luke 9:51, John 11:8, John 11:16

And he: Mark 4:34, Matthew 11:25, Matthew 13:11, Luke 10:23

Reciprocal: Isaiah 52:14 - many Matthew 16:21 - began Mark 9:9 - till Luke 12:50 - I have Luke 13:22 - journeying Luke 19:28 - he went

Verse 33

we go: Acts 20:22

and the Son: Mark 8:31, Mark 9:31, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 17:22, Matthew 17:23, Matthew 20:17-19, Luke 9:22, Luke 18:31-33, Luke 24:6, Luke 24:7

condemn: Mark 14:64, Matthew 26:66, Acts 13:27, James 5:6

deliver: Mark 15:1, Matthew 27:2, Luke 23:1, Luke 23:2, Luke 23:21, John 18:28, John 19:11, Acts 3:13, Acts 3:14

Reciprocal: Mark 14:41 - the Son Luke 17:25 - must Luke 23:33 - they crucified Luke 24:44 - These John 18:4 - knowing John 18:30 - delivered Acts 4:27 - the people 1 Corinthians 15:4 - he rose 2 Timothy 2:12 - if we deny

Verse 34

mock: Mark 14:65, Mark 15:17-20, Mark 15:29-31, Psalms 22:6-8, Psalms 22:13, Isaiah 53:3, Matthew 27:27-44, Luke 22:63-65, Luke 23:11, Luke 23:35-39, John 19:2, John 19:3

spit: Mark 14:63, Job 30:10, Isaiah 50:6, Matthew 26:67

and the: Psalms 16:10, Hosea 6:2, John 1:17, John 2:10, Matthew 12:39, Matthew 12:40, 1 Corinthians 15:4

Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 25:9 - spit Matthew 17:22 - The Son Matthew 27:26 - scourged Matthew 27:63 - After Mark 8:31 - he began Mark 14:41 - the Son Mark 15:15 - when Mark 15:19 - they smote Mark 16:6 - he is risen Luke 9:22 - General Luke 23:33 - they crucified Luke 24:6 - remember Luke 24:44 - These John 18:4 - knowing John 19:1 - scourged Hebrews 11:36 - mockings

Verse 35

James: Matthew says that this request was made by Salome their mother; but though she made the request as from herself, yet it is evident that they had set her upon the business; and therefore Jesus, knowing whence it came, immediately addressed the sons. Mark 1:19, Mark 1:20, Mark 5:37, Mark 9:2, Mark 14:33

come: Matthew 20:20-28

we would: 2 Samuel 14:4-11, 1 Kings 2:16, 1 Kings 2:20

Reciprocal: Matthew 18:1 - Who Mark 3:17 - James Mark 13:3 - Peter Acts 12:2 - James 3 John 1:9 - who loveth

Verse 36

What: Mark 10:51, 1 Kings 3:5-15, John 15:7

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 1:7 - Ask Matthew 20:21 - What

Verse 37

sit: Mark 16:19, 1 Kings 22:19, Psalms 45:9, Psalms 110:1

in: Mark 8:38, Matthew 25:31, Luke 24:26, 1 Peter 1:11

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 1:7 - Ask Matthew 20:21 - Grant Luke 22:24 - General

Verse 38

Ye know not: 1 Kings 2:22, Jeremiah 45:5, Matthew 20:21, Matthew 20:22, Romans 8:26, James 4:3

drink of the: Mark 14:36, Psalms 75:8, Isaiah 51:22, Jeremiah 25:15, Matthew 26:39, Luke 22:42, John 18:11

baptized with the: Luke 12:50

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 3:5 - Ask what Luke 9:33 - not Acts 12:2 - James

Verse 39

We: Mark 14:31, John 13:37

Ye: Mark 14:36, Matthew 10:25, John 15:20, John 17:14, Acts 12:2, Colossians 1:24, Revelation 1:9

Reciprocal: Matthew 20:22 - baptized with the John 18:11 - the cup

Verse 40

Matthew 20:23, Matthew 25:34, John 17:2, John 17:24, Hebrews 11:16

Reciprocal: Genesis 41:32 - established by Acts 1:7 - which

Verse 41

they: Mark 9:33-36, Proverbs 13:10, Matthew 20:24, Luke 22:24, Romans 12:10, Philippians 2:3, James 4:5

Reciprocal: Genesis 50:17 - servants Luke 22:25 - General

Verse 42

Ye know: Matthew 20:25, Luke 22:25, 1 Peter 5:3

are accounted: or, think good

Reciprocal: Mark 9:35 - If

Verse 43

so: John 18:36, Romans 12:2

whosoever: Mark 9:35, Matthew 20:26, Matthew 20:27, Matthew 23:8-12, Luke 9:48, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14, John 13:13-18, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 5:5, 1 Peter 5:6

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 12:7 - If thou wilt Proverbs 27:18 - so Matthew 18:4 - greatest Matthew 23:11 - General John 13:14 - I then

Verse 44

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 12:7 - If thou wilt Matthew 23:11 - General Philippians 2:7 - the form

Verse 45

came: Matthew 20:28, Luke 22:26, Luke 22:27, John 13:14, Philippians 2:5-8, Hebrews 5:8

and to: Isaiah 53:10-12, Daniel 9:24, Daniel 9:26, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Galatians 3:13, 1 Timothy 3:4-6, Titus 2:14, 1 Peter 1:19

Reciprocal: Exodus 30:12 - a ransom Matthew 16:13 - I the Matthew 20:26 - it Mark 14:24 - which Galatians 1:4 - gave Philippians 2:7 - the form 1 Timothy 2:6 - gave 1 Peter 4:10 - minister

Verse 46

they came: Matthew 20:29-34, Luke 18:35-43

as he went: Luke says that this took place "as he was come nigh unto Jericho," and afterwards records an event which took place in that city. But the words ום [Strong's G1722], פש [Strong's G3588], וםדיזוים בץפןץ [Strong's G847], ויע [Strong's G1519], וסיקש, may be rendered, "When he was nigh Jericho," which is equally true of him who is gone a little way from it, as of him who is come near it; and as it is probable that Jesus stayed some days in the neighbourhood, this might occur as he went out of the city during that time, and he might afterwards re-enter it.

begging: Luke 16:20, Luke 16:22, John 9:8, Acts 3:2, Acts 3:3

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 20:13 - the highway Matthew 9:27 - two Matthew 20:30 - two Luke 16:3 - to beg Acts 13:6 - whose

Verse 47

Jesus: Matthew 2:23, Matthew 21:11, Matthew 26:71, Luke 4:16, Luke 18:36, Luke 18:37, John 1:46, John 7:41, John 7:52, John 19:19, Acts 6:14

thou: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 23:6, Matthew 1:1, Matthew 9:27, Matthew 12:23, Matthew 15:22, Matthew 20:30, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 22:42-45, Acts 13:22, Acts 13:23, Romans 1:3, Romans 1:4, Revelation 22:16

Reciprocal: Matthew 15:23 - Send Mark 14:67 - Jesus Luke 18:5 - weary Luke 18:35 - as John 4:47 - he heard

Verse 48

many: Mark 5:35, Matthew 19:13, Matthew 20:31, Luke 18:39

but: Mark 7:26-29, Genesis 32:24-28, Jeremiah 29:13, Matthew 15:23-28, Luke 11:5-10, Luke 18:1-8, Ephesians 6:18, Hebrews 5:7

have: Psalms 62:12

Reciprocal: Matthew 9:27 - Thou Mark 10:13 - disciples Luke 18:5 - weary Luke 18:40 - General

Verse 49

stood: Psalms 86:15, Psalms 145:8, Matthew 20:32-34, Luke 18:40, Hebrews 2:17, Hebrews 4:15

Be: John 11:28

Reciprocal: Luke 9:41 - Bring 2 Corinthians 13:11 - be of good

Verse 50

Philippians 3:7-9, Hebrews 12:1

Verse 51

What: Mark 10:36, 2 Chronicles 1:7, Matthew 6:8, Matthew 7:7, Luke 18:41-43, Philippians 4:6

Reciprocal: Nehemiah 2:4 - For what Matthew 20:21 - What Acts 10:21 - what Acts 23:19 - What

Verse 52

thy faith: Mark 5:34, Matthew 9:22, Matthew 9:28-30, Matthew 15:28, Luke 7:50, Luke 9:48

made thee whole: or, saved thee

he received: Mark 8:25, Psalms 33:9, Psalms 146:8, Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 29:19, Isaiah 35:5, Isaiah 42:16-18, Matthew 11:5, Matthew 12:22, Matthew 21:14, John 9:5-7, John 9:32, John 9:39, Acts 26:18

followed: Mark 1:31, Luke 8:2, Luke 8:3

Reciprocal: Matthew 9:29 - According Luke 17:19 - thy faith John 5:9 - immediately Acts 14:9 - he had