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Now after John was turned over [i.e., to the authorities and imprisoned] Jesus went [back] to Galilee preaching the good news from God

Verse ConceptsGospel, Descriptions OfPrisonersChrist Preaching

And people from all over the city [of Capernaum] gathered at the door of the house,

Verse ConceptsPopularityPopularity Of ChristGathering Friends

But [instead] the man went out telling everyone about the miracle of healing and spreading the story widely, so that Jesus was not able to enter a town publicly but had to remain outside in deserted places. [So], people went to Him there from all over the region.

Verse ConceptsUnwise ZealGod's Deed RevealedTemporary Stay In The Wildernesslonliness

So, the Son of man is lord [i.e., has authority] even over the Sabbath day."

Verse ConceptsLordship, Of Jesus ChristThe Sabbath And Christ

And when He had looked around at them with righteous indignation, being grieved over their stubbornness, He said to the man, "Reach out your hand." And when he reached it out, his hand was restored [to normal use].

Verse ConceptsAngerAttitudes Of StubbornnessAnger, HumanHardness Of HeartHeart, DivineAnger, Justified ExamplesAnger Of Man, RighteousStretching OutChrist SeeingObstinate IndividualsThose Jesus Healed

Then He looked out over those gathered around Him and said, "Look, [here is] my mother and my brothers

Verse ConceptsSitting At The FeetChrist's True Family

but [since] they had such shallow roots, they continued on for [only] a little while. Then, when trouble and persecution arose over [obeying] 'the word,' immediately they stumbled [i.e., and fell away from God].

Verse ConceptsAfflictions, In Christian LivingShallownessFor The Sake Of ThingsPersecutionpressure

but worry [over things] of the world, and the deceitfulness of material wealth, and the evil desires for other things entered their hearts and choked [the effectiveness of] 'the word,' so that it did not yield a crop [in their lives].

Verse ConceptsAffluenceRiches, Dangers OfTemptation, Sources OfUnfruitfulnessWorryChokingDeceiving OneselfEvil DesiresSatisfied With RichesWorry And StressNot WorryingWorryingAnxiety And Stressdistractionsworriespressure

When evening came that day He said to the disciples, "Let us go over to the other side [i.e., the east side of Lake Galilee]."

Verse ConceptsPassing OverEvenings For Jesus And His DisciplesCrossing To The Other SideThe Crosslakes

He [immediately] awoke and spoke sternly to the wind and called out to the water, "Be peaceful and still." [Immediately] the wind stopped blowing and a great calm came over the water.

Verse ConceptsGod, Power OfSilenceStormsDivine Power Over NatureCessationMaking StillNo WindsChrist Waking UpReproving ThingsThe Sea StilledThings StoppingrebukingGod Controls Storms

When Jesus had crossed over again in a boat to the other side [i.e., to the northwest shore of the lake, probably in the vicinity of Capernaum], a large crowd gathered around Him along the shore of the lake.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsThe Attractiveness Of ChristCrowds Around JesusBoatsCrossing To The Other Sidelakes

And the king became very distressed [over such a gruesome request], but because he had promised her with oaths, and [to keep from looking bad] in front of his party guests, he did not refuse her [request].

Verse ConceptsGuestsRashnessOther Sad PeoplePeople UnwillingWhy It HappenedBirthdays Celebrated

And when the day was nearly over His disciples came to Him and said, "This place is deserted and the day is almost over;

Verse ConceptsLatenesslonliness

And when they had [finally] crossed over [i.e., to the west side of Lake Galilee], they arrived in the district of Gennesaret and moored the boat on shore.

Verse ConceptsJoining Thingslakes

And they [all] ate until they were full, then gathered up seven baskets of broken pieces which were left over.

Verse ConceptsBaskets, Uses OfSeven ThingsPeople EatingPlenty Through ChristRemaining Food

And immediately, upon seeing Jesus, the entire crowd ran to greet Him in great amazement [i.e., possibly over His sudden appearance].

Verse ConceptsGreetingsCrowds SeekingSpoken Greetings

But they kept quiet for they had been arguing with one another over which one of them was the greatest.

Verse ConceptsDiscussionsIndividuals Being SilentGreatness Of Disciples

And whoever causes one of these little ones [i.e., humble followers of the Lord. See Matt. 18:6] who believes in me to be led astray [from God], he would have been better off to have had a huge millstone tied around his neck and thrown into the ocean [Note: This was a heavy, circular stone rolled over grain to crush it, and moved by an animal walking in a circle].

Verse Conceptsenemies, of believersChildren, attitudes towardsInexperienceMillstonesNecksSin, Causes OfTemptation, Avoiding CausingDenunciationsCausing Others To StumbleSinkingBeing Killed By A RockEncouraging Faith In ChristPersonal GoodDealing With Young PeopleIn The Heart Of The SeaMisleading Children

He said, "Look, we are going up to Jerusalem and the Son of man will be turned over to the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses. They will condemn Him to death and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles.

Verse ConceptsChief priestsSanhedrinHanding Over ChristSuffering From ForeignersCondemning JesusOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

Now James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over to Jesus and said to Him, "We would like you to do for us whatever we ask you."

Verse ConceptsSelfishness

Jesus called them [i.e., probably all twelve apostles] to Him and said, "You are aware that those who are regarded as rulers among the [unconverted] Gentiles lord it over their own people, and their important men domineer over them [as well].

Verse ConceptsRulersWhat Foreigners DoAuthorityChrist SummoningGentile RulersLording ItExerciserecognition

Then Jesus sat down over near the [Temple] treasury and watched how the crowd was throwing money into the treasury [Note: This "treasury" was a large open-mouthed container used for receiving offerings for meeting expenses of Temple upkeep]. Many rich people were throwing in lots of money.

Verse ConceptsTreasuriesBrassOpposite SidesPeople Sitting DownRight Use Of WealthSeeing SituationsMoney For The TempleMoney Box

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, over near the Temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked Him privately,

Verse ConceptsAndrewPrivacyPeople Sitting DownQuestioning Christ

"But pay attention to yourselves, for people will turn you over to [Jewish] councils [i.e., for judgment] and you will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings for being loyal to me. [This will afford you an opportunity] for witnessing to them.

Verse ConceptsFloggingGovernorsPersecution, Forms OfPersecution, Nature OfSanhedrinSynagogueHanding Over PeopleBeating BelieversWitness To The GospelTaking HeedGentile Rulers

It might have been sold for a large sum of money and the money given to poor people. [Note: The amount indicated here was equivalent to days of a farm laborer's pay, or over $20,000 in 1994]. And they complained about her [doing this].

Verse ConceptsMoney, Uses OfWagesFrugalityGiving To The Poor

Now Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve apostles, left and went to the leading priests in order to make arrangements for turning Jesus over to them.

Verse ConceptsJudas IscariotChief priestsNegotiationJudas Betraying ChristThe Chief Priests Condemning Christ

And when they [i.e., the leading priests] realized this, they were very pleased and promised to give him money. So, Judas began looking for a convenient way to turn Jesus over to these Jewish leaders.

Verse ConceptsOpportunities, In LifeConnivanceJudas Betraying ChristRight Time For PeopleRejoicing In EvilPrice Set On Individuals

As they reclined at the table to eat, [Note: See Matt. 23:6] Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will turn me over [i.e., to the Jewish leaders]; [it is the one] who is eating with me."

Verse ConceptsTablesJudas Betraying ChristReclining To EatChrist Telling The Truth

For the Son of man is going [to die], but it is too bad for that person who will turn me over to the Jewish leaders It would be better for that man if he had not been born."

Verse ConceptsFate Of IndividualsBetrayalNecessityWoeNever Being BornJudas Betraying ChristPersonal GoodWoe To The Wicked

And He came back a third time and said to them, "Go ahead and sleep now and get your rest. That is enough; the time has come. See, the Son of man is about to be turned over into the hands of sinners.

Verse ConceptsGod, Purpose OfHourHanding Over ChristActing Three TimesTimes Of The ChristMore Than Enough

Get up, let us be going. Look, the one who will turn me over [i.e., to the Jewish leaders] is nearby."

Verse ConceptsJudas Betraying ChristDrawing Near To ChristGet Up!

Now the one who turned Him over to the Jewish leaders [i.e., Judas] had given them a signal, saying, "Whoever I give a kiss [of greeting] to, he is the one; arrest him and lead him away under guard."

Verse ConceptsKissing ChristJudas Betraying ChristArresting ChristSigns Attending Christ

And a certain young man [Note: Some think this is a reference to Mark himself], who had a linen outer garment thrown over his scantily clad body, was following Jesus until they [i.e., the soldiers and officers] took hold of him. [Note: The wording here does not indicate total nakedness, but rather the wearing of underclothing only]

Verse ConceptsFollowing Jesus ChristLinenIdentity In Christteenager

As soon as it was morning the leading priests, along with the [Jewish] elders and experts in the law of Moses and the entire Council, held a conference. Then they tied Jesus up, led Him away and turned Him over to Pilate [the Roman governor].

Verse Conceptsenemies, of Jesus Christelders, as community leadersBad Decision Making ExamplesRopesTeachers Of The LawCommitteesHanding Over ChristOpposition To Christ From ScribesThe Chief Priests ConvenedTying Up

Now when the Sabbath day was over [i.e., after sunset on Saturday evening], Mary from Magdala; Mary the mother of James [i.e., the "other Mary" of Matt. 28:1, who was probably Jesus' mother. See Matt. 27:56]; and Salome [i.e., the mother of James and John and wife of Zebedee. See Matt. 27:56], bought spices [i.e., consisting of aloes and other aromatic perfumes] in order to apply them to His body [i.e., as a means of embalming].

Verse ConceptsAnointing, Social CustomembalmingHerbs And SpicesOintmentPerfumeSabbath, In NtThe First Day Of The WeekSabbath Observed

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