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An Official Challenge
Commentators emphasize that the group confronting Jesus—the chief priests, scribes, and elders—was not a random collection of critics. Scholars like A.T. Robertson note this was an official delegation representing the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish ruling council, making this a formal, high-stakes challenge to Jesus's authority.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 11:27
The chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders (ο αρχιερεις κα ο γραμματεις κα ο πρεσβυτερο). Note the article with each separ…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 11:27–33
19th Century
Bishop
And they come again to Jerusalem.—See Notes on Matthew 21:23-27. Peculiar to St. Mark is the fact that our Lord was “walk…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 11:27
Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem and entered the temple area— the focal point of his ministry while in the city. On this occasion he recei…
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John Gill
On Mark 11:27
17th Century
Pastor
And they come again to Jerusalem
The Persic and Ethiopic versions read, "he came", which must be understood with his…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 11:27–33
17th Century
Minister
Our Savior shows how closely related His doctrine and baptism were to those of John; they had the same design and tendency, to bring in the gospel …