He sighed deeply in his spirit (αναστεναξας τω πνευματ). The only instance of this compound in the N.T. though in the LXX. The unc…

Sighed deeply in his spirit. His soul, his heart, was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word spirit, here, m…

And the Pharisees came forth.—See Notes on Matthew 16:1-4. St. Mark, it may be noted, does not mention the presence of th…

Unbelief always pricked him to the heart, and greatly grieved him. When people trusted him, he delighted to exhibit his matchless grace; but when t…

Theophylact of Ohrid: After our Lord had worked the miracle of the loaves, He immediately withdrew to another place so that…

Jesus responded to their request by sighing deeply, showing his grief and disappointment when faced with the unbelief of those who, because of thei…

And groaning in his spirit. By these words, Mark informs us that it caused our Lord grief and bitter vexation when he saw those ungrateful…

And he sighed deeply in his Spirit In his human soul; and which shows that he had one, and was subject to grief and sorro…

Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…