Then came together unto him the Pharisees, and certain of the scribes, which came from Jerusalem.
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See this passage explained in the notes at Mat. 15:1-20. Mar 7:1 Came from Jerusalem - Probably to observe his conduct, and to find matter of accusation against him. Mar 7:2 Defiled hands - The hands…
Adam Clarke
Came from Jerusalem - Probably for the express purpose of disputing with Christ, that they might entangle him in his talk. Malice and envy are never idle - they incessantly hunt the person they intend…
One great design of Christ's coming, was, to set aside the ceremonial law which God made, and to put an end to it; to make way for which he begins with the ceremonial law which men had made, and added…
Cambridge Bible
Mar 7:1-23. Contest with the Pharisees of Jerusalem concerning Traditions of Eating
1. Then came together A few days only were assigned to the performance of those deeds of mercy described at the…