Mark 12:34
“And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For David himself said by the Holy Ghost,.... In Psa 110:1, being inspired by the Spirit of God:
the Lord said to my…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 12:28-34
See the notes at Mat 22:34-40. Mar 12:28 Perceiving that he answered them well - That is, with wisdom, and with a proper…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou art not far from the kingdom of God - This scribe appears to have been a prudent, sensible, and pious man; almost a…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 12:28-34
The scribes and Pharisees were (however bad otherwise) enemies to the Sadducees; now one would have expected that, when…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
discreetly "wysely," Wyclif. The word only occurs here in the N.T., and denotes "with knowledge and understanding."
Thou…
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