Mark 11:18

Verse 18. All the people was astonished. He became popular among them. The Pharisees saw that their authority was lessened, or destroyed. They were therefore envious of him, and sought his life.

His doctrine. His teaching. He taught with power and authority so great that the multitudes were awed, and were constrained to obey.

(c) "astonished" Mt 7:28, Mk 1:22, Lk 4:32

John 7:30

Verse 30. Then they sought to take him. The rulers and their friends. They did this --

1st. Because of his reproof; and,

2nd. For professing to be the Messiah.

His hour. The proper and the appointed time for his death. See Mt 21:46.

(a) "Then" Mk 11:18, Lk 20:19, Jn 8:37
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