Mark 7:4
“And when they come from the market, except they wash, they eat not. And many other things there be, which they have received to hold, as the washing of cups, and pots, brasen vessels, and of tables.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when they come from the market,.... In Beza's most ancient copy, and in one of Stephens's, it is read as we supply,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Mark 7:1-23
See this passage explained in the notes at Mat. 15:1-20. Mar 7:1 Came from Jerusalem - Probably to observe his conduct,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And when they come - This clause is added by our translators, to fill up the sense; but it was probably a part of the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 7:1-23
One great design of Christ's coming, was, to set aside the ceremonial law which God made, and to put an end to it; to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
except they wash "Wash" here implies complete immersion as contrasted with the mere washing of the hands in Mar…
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