Mar 12:35-37, Luk 20:41-44 | Barnes | STEP | Verses 35-37. See Verse 35. (p) "And Jesus"

Mark 12:35-37

Verses 35-37. See Mt 22:41-46

Verse 35.

(p) "And Jesus" Mt 22:41, Lk 20:41 Verse 36.

(q) "by the Holy Ghost" 2Sam 23:2, 2Ti 3:16 Verse 37. The common people heard him gladly. The success of our Saviour in his preaching was chiefly among the common or the poorer class of people. The rich and the mighty were too proud to listen to his instructions. So it is still. The chief success of the gospel is there, and there it pours down its chief blessings. This is not the fault of the gospel. It would bless the rich and the mighty as well as the poor, if they came with like humble hearts. God knows no distinctions of men in conferring his favours; and wherever there is a poor, contrite, and humble spirit--be it clothed in rags or in purple--be it on a throne or a dunghill--there he confers the blessings of salvation.

Luke 20:41-44

Verse 41.

(y) "And he said unto them" Mt 22:42, Mk 12:35 Verse 42.

(z) "The Lord said unto my Lord" Ps 110:1, Acts 2:34