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When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree immediately wither away?"
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Still Surprised by Power
Commentators note the disciples' amazement at how quickly and completely the fig tree withered. Their continued surprise, even after all they had seen, serves as a check for believers today. We should grow accustomed to God's immense power and not doubt His ability to act swiftly and decisively.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And when the disciples saw it. That is, on the morning following that on which it was cursed (Mark 11:20).
They mar…
19th Century
Anglican
And when the disciples saw it — Here again, St. Mark’s narrative (Mark 11:20–21) seems to be both the fullest and the …
Baptist
The Lord’s word was so very quickly fulfilled, that the disciples wondered. We marvel that they marveled. By this time, they should have grown accu…
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Verse 20 may be read as either a question or an exclamation. The substance of Jesus’ response has already been given in 17:20 (see comment). Here, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when the disciples saw it The next day in the morning, as Mark says: they had, heard what Christ had said to it …
This cursing of the barren fig-tree represents the state of hypocrites in general. It teaches us that Christ looks for the power of religion in tho…
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13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
