Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
the Fifth Week after Easter
the Fifth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Scofield's Reference Notes Scofield's Notes
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Bibliographical Information
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Mark 8". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://beta.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/srn/mark-8.html. 1917.
Scofield, C. I. "Scofield Reference Notes on Mark 8". "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". https://beta.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (75)New Testament (23)Gospels Only (7)Individual Books (17)
Verse 15
leaven See note 4, (See Scofield " :-")
Herod See margin ref., (See Scofield " :-")
Verse 23
And he took
Our Lord's action here is most significant, Having abandoned Bethsaida to judgment Matthew 11:12-24. He would neither heal in that village, nor permit further testimony to be borne there Mark 8:26. The probation of Bethsaida as a community was ended, but He would still show mercy to individuals. Cf Revelation 3:20.
Christ is outside the door of that church, but "If any man hear My voice," etc.
Verse 31
Son of man
(See Scofield " :-") Also, Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 9:31; Luke 9:22-27; Luke 24:6
Verse 33
thou savourest
i.e. thou art thinking man's thoughts, not the thoughts of God. Contra, Matthew 16:17
Verse 38
sinful Sin. (See Scofield " :-")
angels (See Scofield " :-")