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Mark 3:20-22

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

The Saviour judged by the world.

There were various opinions amongst the multitude. They cannot be indifferent to the work and teaching of Christ. "Some believed, and some believed not." Of those who did not believe all were in opposition to him. This circumstance was—

I. A TRIBUTE TO THE INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE GOSPEL.

II. IT ILLUSTRATED THE IMPOTENCY OF THE CARNAL MIND IN SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS. III. IT SUGGESTS THE PERILS TO WHICH THE CARNAL MIND IS EXPOSED. "Lest haply ye be found to fight against God" (Acts 5:39).

IV. IT SUGGESTS THE DUTY UNDER SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES OF CHRISTIAN TESTIMONY.—M.

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