Mark 3:17
“And James the son of Zebedee, and John the brother of James; and he surnamed them Boanerges, which is, The sons of thunder:”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Andrew,.... The brother of Peter;
and Philip, who was of Bethsaida;
and Bartholomew, whom Dr. Lightfoot thinks…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 3:13-19
For an account of the appointment of the apostles, see the notes at Mat 10:1-4. And calleth unto him whom he would -…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sons of thunder - A Hebraism for thunderers; probably so named because of their zeal and power in preaching the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 3:13-21
In these verses, we have,
I. The choice Christ made of the twelve apostles to be his constant followers and attendants,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
ii. James the son of Zebedeeand Salome (Mat 27:56; Mar 15:40), a native of Bethsaida, commonly known as James "the…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture