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The scribe said to him, "Truly, teacher, you have said well that he is one, and there is none other but he,
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Commentators emphasize how remarkable it was for a scribe, part of a group often hostile to Jesus, to openly and sincerely agree with Him. Unlike previous questioners who tried to trap Jesus, this man was genuinely impressed by Jesus' wisdom, showing that truth can penetrate even a skeptical heart. His response is described as one of 'sincere admiration.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Verse 32. Is more than all. Is of more importance and value.
Discreetly. Wisely, according to truth.
Not far fr…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Well, Master, thou hast said the truth.—Better, Well You have said truly that there is one God. The words seem intentionally repe…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Master, you have spoken well, and with truth. Mark alone mentions that the scribe was softened down; and it is worthy of notice t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Scribe said unto him This reply of the Scribe, is not related by Matthew:
well, Master, y…
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…
