If haply he might find anything thereon (ε αρα τ ευρησε εν αυτη). This use of ε and the future indicative for purpose (to see if, …

And on the next day.—On the chronological difficulty presented by this verse, see Note on Matthew 21:18-19.

For t…

The Venerable Bede: As the time of His passion approached, the Lord chose to go to the place of His passion to show that He und…

This is one of the most difficult stories in Mark’s gospel to interpret. An important consideration is the position it occupies. It is one of Mark’…

And seeing a fig tree afar off
By the wayside, at some distance from him: