Chapter 10:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Mark 10
Concise Complete
The Pharisees' question concerning
divorce. (1-12) Christ's love to little children. (13-16) Christ's
discourse with the rich young man. (17-22) The hinderance of
riches. (23-31) Christ foretells his sufferings. (32-45)
Bartimeus healed. (46-52)
Verses 1-12
Wherever Jesus was, the people flocked after him in crowds, and
he taught them. Preaching was Christ's constant practice. He here
shows that the reason why Moses' law allowed divorce, was such
that they ought not to use the permission; it was only for the
hardness of their hearts. God himself joined man and wife
together; he has fitted them to be comforts and helps for each
other. The bond which God has tied, is not to be lightly untied.
Let those who are for putting away their wives consider what
would become of themselves, if God should deal with them in like
manner.
Verses
13-16 Some parents or nurses brought little children to
Christ, that he should touch them, in token of his blessing them.
It does not appear that they needed bodily cures, nor were they
capable of being taught: but those who had the care of them
believed that Christ's blessing would do their souls good;
therefore they brought them to him. Jesus ordered that they
should be brought to him, and that nothing should be said or done
to hinder it. Children should be directed to the Saviour as soon
as they are able to understand his words. Also, we must receive
the kingdom of God as little children; we must stand affected to
Christ and his grace, as little children to their parents, nurses,
and teachers.
Verses
17-22 This young ruler showed great earnestness. He asked
what he should do now, that he might be happy for ever. Most ask
for good to be had in this world; any good,
psalms 4:6 ;
he asks for good to be done in this world, in order to enjoy the
greatest good in the other world. Christ encouraged this address
by assisting his faith, and by directing his practice. But here
is a sorrowful parting between Jesus and this young man. He asks
Christ what he shall do more than he has done, to obtain eternal
life; and Christ puts it to him, whether he has indeed that firm
belief of, and that high value for eternal life which he seems to
have. Is he willing to bear a present cross, in expectation of
future crown? The young man was sorry he could not be a follower
of Christ upon easier terms; that he could not lay hold on
eternal life, and keep hold of his worldly possessions too. He
went away grieved. See
matthew 6:24
, Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Verses
23-31 Christ took this occasion to speak to his disciples
about the difficulty of the salvation of those who have abundance
of this world. Those who thus eagerly seek the wealth of the
world, will never rightly prize Christ and his grace. Also, as to
the greatness of the salvation of those who have but little of
this world, and leave it for Christ. The greatest trial of a good
man's constancy is, when love to Jesus calls him to give up love
to friends and relatives. Even when gainers by Christ, let them
still expect to suffer for him, till they reach heaven. Let us
learn contentment in a low state, and to watch against the love
of riches in a high one. Let us pray to be enabled to part with
all, if required, in Christ's service, and to use all we are
allowed to keep in his service.
Verses
32-45 Christ's going on with his undertaking for the
salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his
disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the
eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our
care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to
suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees
of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that dominion was
generally abused in the world. If Jesus would gratify all our
desires, it would soon appear that we desire fame or authority,
and are unwilling to taste of his cup, or to have his baptism;
and should often be ruined by having our prayers answered. But he
loves us, and will only give his people what is good for them.
Verses
46-52 Bartimeus had heard of Jesus and his miracles, and
learning that he was passing by, hoped to recover his eyesight.
In coming to Christ for help and healing, we should look to him
as the promised Messiah. The gracious calls Christ gives us to
come to him, encourage our hope, that if we come to him we shall
have what we come for. Those who would come to Jesus, must cast
away the garment of their own sufficiency, must free themselves
from every weight, and the sin that, like long garments, most
easily besets them,
hebrews 12:1
. He begged that his eyes might be opened. It is very desirable
to be able to earn our bread; and where God has given men limbs
and senses, it is a shame, by foolishness and slothfulness, to
make themselves, in effect, blind and lame. His eyes were opened.
Thy faith has made thee whole: faith in Christ as the Son of
David, and in his pity and power; not thy repeated words, but thy
faith; Christ setting thy faith to work. Let sinners be exhorted
to imitate blind Bartimeus. Where the gospel is preached, or the
written words of truth circulated, Jesus is passing by, and this
is the opportunity. It is not enough to come to Christ for
spiritual healing, but, when we are healed, we must continue to
follow him; that we may honour him, and receive instruction from
him. Those who have spiritual eyesight, see that beauty in Christ
which will draw them to run after him.
Chapter 10:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Matthew Luke
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
