Mark 2:4
“And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
When Jesus saw their faith,.... The faith of the sick man, and his friends, who seemed confident, that could they get at…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 2:3-12
See this miracle explained in Mat 9:2-8. Palsy - See the notes at Mat 4:24. Borne of four - Carried upon a couch Mat 9:2…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They uncovered the roof - The houses in the east are generally made flat-roofed, that the inhabitants may have the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 2:1-12
Christ, having been for some time preaching about in the country, here returns to Capernaum his head-quarters, and makes…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they uncovered the roof They appear (1) to have ascended to the flat roof probably by a flight of steps outside (Luk…