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A Test, Not a Question
Commentators unanimously agree that this was not a sincere inquiry. The Pharisees came to "dispute" and "question with" Jesus, not to learn from him. Scholars describe their request for a sign as a hostile test or temptation, designed to trap him rather than to seek the truth.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 8:11
And the Pharisees came forth (κα εξηλθον ο Φαρισαιο). At once they met Jesus and opened a controversy. Matthew 16:1 add…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 8:11–12
19th Century
Bishop
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…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 8:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:11
This paragraph seems quite separate from the one immediately preceding it. Mark probably placed it here to form a parallel in this section (8:1–30)…
John Gill
On Mark 8:11
17th Century
Pastor
And the Pharisees came forth
Out of their houses; who dwelt in the coasts of Magdala, and parts of Dalmanutha, and c…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 8:11–21
17th Century
Minister
Obstinate unbelief will have something to say, however unreasonable. Christ refused to answer their demand. If they will not be convinced, they wil…