And the scribe said (ειπεν αυτω ο γραμματευς). Mark alone gives the reply of the scribe to Jesus which is a mere repetition of wha…

Verse 32. Is more than all. Is of more importance and value.

Discreetly. Wisely, according to truth.

Not far fr…

Well, Master, thou hast said the truth.—Better, Well You have said truly that there is one God. The words seem intentionally repe…

He had so decisively routed all his questioners that no other man had the audacity to court defeat at his hands. The infallible wisdom of Christ ha…

Glossa Ordinaria: After the Lord refuted the Pharisees and the Sadducees who tested Him, this passage shows how He satisfied t…

Mark records the favorable response of the teacher of the law. In repeating the commandment he omitted the divine name “the Lord” in keeping with t…

Master, you have spoken well, and with truth. Mark alone mentions that the scribe was softened down; and it is worthy of notice t…

And the Scribe said unto him
This reply of the Scribe, is not related by Matthew:

Those who sincerely desire to be taught their duty, Christ will guide in judgment and teach His way. He tells the scribe that the great commandment…