Mark 3:9
“And he spake to his disciples, that a small ship should wait on him because of the multitude, lest they should throng him.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he spake unto his disciples,.... In an authoritative way; he ordered and commanded them,
that a small ship should…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
A small ship - Rather a “boat.” There were properly speaking, no “ships” on the Sea of Tiberias. This was probably a…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A small ship - Πλοιαριον. The lytil boot, Old English MS. It was doubtless something of the boat kind, which probably…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 3:1-12
Here, as before, we have our Lord Jesus busy at work in the synagogue first, and then by the sea side; to teach us that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a small ship The life on the sea, in the ship which was now His chief place of instruction in opposition to the…