against. Greek. kata . App-104 . Father. App-98 . heaven = the heavens. Plural as in Mark 11:26 , but Singular in Mark 11:30 . See notes on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . trespasses = falling aside. Greek paraptoma. App-128 .:4. read more
25. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses, c.—This is repeated from the Sermon on the Mount (see on :-) to remind them that if this was necessary to the acceptableness of all prayer, much more when great things were to be asked and confidently expected. :-. THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS QUESTIONED—HIS REPLY. ( = Matthew 21:23-27; Luke 20:1-8). See on :-. read more
A. Jesus’ formal presentation to Israel 11:1-26Mark chose to record four events: the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11), the cursing of the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15-19), and the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20-25). These events happened on three successive days (Monday through Wednesday) as the writer noted. read more
2. Jesus’ condemnation of unbelieving Israel 11:12-26This incident is the first part of another of Mark’s interrupted stories (cf. Mark 3:20-35; Mark 5:21-43; Mark 6:7-31). Its structure provides the key to its interpretation. First, Jesus cursed the fig tree. Then He cleansed the temple. Finally He came back to the fig tree with a lesson for the disciples. There is unity of subject matter in the whole section. The chiastic arrangement highlights the central element as being most revealing. read more
The lesson of the withered fig tree 11:20-26 (cf. Matthew 21:19-22)This is the third part of the incident centering on the cleansing of the temple (cf. Mark 11:12-14). read more
Faith in God is not the only condition for answered prayer. One must also forgive his or her fellow human beings. The Jews commonly stood when they prayed (cf. 1 Samuel 1:26; Luke 18:11; Luke 18:13). Forgiving our brothers and sisters is a precondition for obtaining family forgiveness from the Father (Matthew 6:14-15). This is the only place in Mark where Jesus referred to the disciples’ Father in heaven. This may have reminded them of His teaching in the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-15; Luke... read more
11:25 offences. (c-27) Trespasses. read more
Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more
(20-25) And in the morning.—See Notes on Matthew 21:20-22. read more
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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:25-26
Mark 11:25-26. When ye stand praying Standing was their usual posture when they prayed. Forgive, if ye have aught against any If you expect your prayers should prevail with God, you must take care to offer them in love as well as in faith; and, as you have offended the Majesty of heaven by many provocations, if you expect forgiveness from him, you must forgive your fellow-creatures if you have any matter of complaint against any of them. See notes on Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:23-35. read more