Mark 11:18

“And the Scribes and chief priests heard it, etc..] The reproof he gave to the money changers, and buyers, and sellers in the temple; and his strict prohibition that none should carry any vessels through it; and the argument he used from the prophecy of Isaiah, and the sharp rebuke he gave for the profanation of the holy place: and sought how they might destroy him: they took counsel together to take away his life, for they hated reformation: for they feared him; lest he should go on to make great changes and alterations among them, which would affect their credit and character, and their gains also, and draw the people after him: because all the people were astonished at his doctrine; both…”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:18-22. Mark 11:11 Into the temple - Not into the edifice properly called “the temple,” but into the “courts” which surrounded the principal edifice. Our Saviour, not being of the tribe of Levi, was not permitted to enter into the holy or most holy place; and when, therefore, it is said that he went into the “temple,” it is always to be understood of the “courts” surrounding the temple. See the notes at Matthew 21:12. And when he had looked round about upon all things - Having seen or examined everything. He saw the abominations and abuses which he afterward corrected. It may be a matter of wonder that he did not “at once” correct them,…”

“They feared him - That is, they were afraid to take him by violence, lest it should raise a tumult; because all the people was astonished at his teaching - Both at the excellence of his discourse, and at the majesty and authority with which he taught. Mark 11:20”

“11:18 The leading priests and teachers of religious law plotted to kill Jesus because they feared him. His great influence among the people, the amazement created by his actions, and the influence of his teaching threatened their position (see 3:6; 12:12; 14:1-2, 10-11). Their response shows that reform was not enough: God’s judgment was necessary.”

“and: Mar 3:6, Mar 12:12, Mar 14:1, Mar 14:2; Isa 49:7; Mat 21:15, Mat 21:38, Mat 21:39, Mat 21:45, Mat 21:46, Mat 26:3, Mat 26:4; Luk 19:47; Joh 11:53-57 feared: Mar 11:32, Mar 6:20; Kg1 18:17, Kg1 18:18, Kg1 21:20, Kg1 22:8, Kg1 22:18; Mat 21:46; Act 24:25; Rev 11:5-10 astonished: Mar 1:22; Mat 7:28; Luk 4:22; Joh 7:46 Mark 11:19”