Mark 2

Mark 2:1

HE entred into Capernaum] Matth 9. 1.

that he was in the house] In the house where he used to remain: for he chose Capernaum to dwell in, and left Nazareth.

Mark 2:2

no not so much as about the door] Neither the house nor the entry was able to hold them.

he preached the word] The word of God.

Mark 2:3

bringing one sick of the palsie] Christ sheweth, by healing this man that was sick of the palsie, that men recover in him through faith onely all their strength which they have lost.

Mark 2:4

they let down] They brake up the upper part of the house, which was flat, and let down the man that was sick of the palsie into the lower part, where Christ preached; for they could not otherwise come into his sight. See Notes on Matthew 10:27.

the bed] The word signifieth, a couch that men use to lie on in the day-time, to rest themselves.

Mark 2:6

and reasoning in their hearts] In their mindes disputing of the matter, to condemn Christs speech.

Mark 2:7

who can forgive sins] Job 14:4. Isa. 43 25.

but God onely] Gr. but one, even God.

Mark 2:8

when Jesus perceived in his spirit] Or, by his spirit, that is, by his divine power. Or, by his own spirit, 1 Pet. 3. 8. not by inspiration, as the prophets, 2 Peter 1:21.

Mark 2:9

easier] In your sense and apprehension. See on Matthew 9:5.

Mark 2:12

infomuch that they were all amazed] Word for word, past themselves, or, out of their wits.

Mark 2:13

all the multitude resorted unto him] The Gospel offends proud persons, and saves the meaner sort of men frequently, 1 Cor. 1. 26, &c.

Mark 2:14

And as he passed by] Matthew 9:9.

he saw Levi] Called Matthew, Matthew 9:9. Jews used to have divers names, Matthew 10:3.

at the receit of custom] Or, at the place where the custom was received.

Mark 2:15

they followed him] Jesus: or, Levi, whom the under-customers followed.

Mark 2:18

And the disciples of John] Matthew 9:14. Luke 5. 13.

Mark 2:19

Can the children of the bride-chamber fast] Christs disciples had no reason to fast, while Christ the Bridegroom was with them: it was not meet for them to do so, 1 Corinthians 3:1. and 1 Corinthians 10:21.

Mark 2:21

new] Or, raw, or unwrought.

on an old garment] Neither were they able yet to bear such austcrity.

Mark 2:23

And it came to passe] Matthew 12:1.

Mark 2:24

why do they on the sabbath-day that which is not lawfull?] They erre, because they do not distinguish between things absolutely forbidden, and indifferent things, restrained out of the case of necessity.

Mark 2:26

How he went into the house of God] The place where the tabernacle and the ark was: for the temple was not yet built.

in the days of Abiathar] Called Ahimelech, 1 Samuel 21:1. and sometimes Abiathar. Compare 1 Chronicles 24:6. 2 Samuel 8:17. and 2 Samuel 15:29. 1 Kings 2:26. 2 Kings 25:18.

the high priest] He was of the house of Ithamar; but Eli, being elder then any of the house of Eleazar, kept the title in himself and his, till Solomon put out this Abiathar, 1 Samuel 2:31; 1 Samuel 2:35. 1 Kings 2:27. Or, it may be that Abiathar was present with his father Ahimelech, and is named, as better known, by his long priesthood.

and gave also to them which were with him?] To prevent an exense that might be brought from the dignity of Davids person.

Mark 2:27

The sabbath was made for man] The law of the sabbath was a positive law, made for mans good.

Mark 2:28

the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath] Either he means, Christ hath power over the sabbath: or, that any man may, in case of necessity, get food on the sabbath.

also of the sabbath] Or, even of the sabbath, as chap. 4. 25, 41. and 6. 2.