Barnes' Notes on Mark 13:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Take heed to yourselves - Be cautious that no man deceive you; or, take care of your lives, not to run into unnecessary danger. To councils - The higher ecclesiastical courts of the Jews, including the Sanhedrin, or great council of the nation. Rulers and kings - Referring to Roman officers. For a testimony against them - Rather to bear testimony to them, or to be witnesses “before them” of the truth. This was” for the sake” of Jesus, or because they were attached to him; and God would overrule it so that at the same time they should bear witness “to” the rulers of the truth, as was the case with Peter and John, Acts 4:0; with Stephen, Acts 6–7; and with Paul, Acts 23:0; Acts 24:24-25. return to 'Top of Page'

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