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Mark 11:27

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;
Mark 11:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
25And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26[But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.]
27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;
28and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?
29And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they come again to Jerusalem, etc..] The Persic and Ethiopic versions read, “he came”, which must be understood with his disciples; for they never parted from him till he was apprehended in the garden. Luke says, (<422001>Luke 20:1), that it was “on one of those days”; and the Persic version here reads, “on another day”: it was the day after the cursing of the fig tree, and two days after his public entrance into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple; not alone, but his disciples with him, and a multitude of people, whom he was teaching and preaching the Gospel to, as he walked to and fro; and whilst he was there employed, there come to him the chief priests, and the Scribes,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 20:23-27. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 11". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-11.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 21:23; Luk 20:1. Next: Mark Chapter 12”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:27-33 Following the cleansing of the Temple (11:15-17; Matt 21:12-22; Luke 19:45-46), Jesus’ opponents question his authority to do so (see also Matt 21:23-27; Luke 20:1-8; cp. John 2:18-22). 11:27 Upon returning again to Jerusalem (see 11:1, 11, 15), Jesus and the disciples entered the Temple. The frequent repetition of Jerusalem reminds readers of what would soon take place there (10:32-34; see 8:31; 9:31; 14:1–16:8). • In the Temple, Jesus encountered the leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders. These three groups made up the seventy-one–member high council (the ruling body of the nation). From earlier encounters with them (8:31; see also 14:43, 53; 15:1), we…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“as he: Mal 3:1; Mat 21:23-27; Luk 20:1-8; Joh 10:23, Joh 18:20 the chief: Mar 14:1; Psa 2:1-5; Act 4:5-8, Act 4:27, Act 4:28 Mark 11:28”
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