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A Heart Grieved by Unbelief
Commentators emphasize that Jesus' 'deep sigh' was not a minor frustration but a profound expression of grief from the depths of his human soul. Scholars like Calvin and Spurgeon note that He was deeply pained and vexed by the obstinate unbelief and hardness of heart of the religious leaders. This reveals the personal, emotional cost of human resistance to God's truth.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 8:12
18th Century
Theologian
Sighed deeply in his spirit. His soul, his heart, was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word spirit, here, m…
AT Robertson
On Mark 8:12
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…
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…
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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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 8:12
Jesus responded to their request by sighing deeply, showing his grief and disappointment when faced with the unbelief of those who, because of thei…
John Calvin
On Mark 8:12
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Mark 8:12
17th Century
Pastor
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…
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…