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A Promise of Hope
Commentators unanimously see this verse as a profound source of comfort. Immediately after predicting the disciples' failure and scattering, Jesus provides a promise of His resurrection and their reunion. Scholars like Spurgeon call this a "sweet comfort," assuring the disciples that though they would forsake Him, He would not forsake them.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:27–29
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus said to them, You all shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:28
The predictions recorded here were probably spoken by Jesus as he walked with his disciples from the Upper Room to the Mount of Olives. The verb “f…
John Gill
On Mark 14:28
17th Century
Pastor
But after that I am risen
From the dead, which, for their comfort, he assures them of; though they would be offended…
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:22–31
17th Century
Minister
The Lord's supper is food for the soul; therefore, a very little of that which is for the body, as much as will serve for a sign, is enough. It was…