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Commentaries on Mark 1:32

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John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

And at even, when the sun did set,.... At which time the Jews' sabbath was ended; [See comments on Matthew 8:16], for this was a sabbath day, Mr 1:21, when according to them, it was not lawful to heal; nor did they offer to bring their sick to him on that day; but the last of the two evening days being come, and the sun set, the sabbath was over; and therefore being under no restraint on account...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

The Ministry of John the Baptist. 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

And he came and took her by the hand, and lifted her up; and immediately the fever left her, and she ministered unto them. And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. And all the city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils: and suffered not the...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

And at even, when the sun did set, they brought unto him all that were diseased, and them that were possessed with devils. It was the Sabbath, and they would not even bring out their sick folk until the day of rest was over. The Jewish Sabbath ended at the setting of the sun, so these people were all watching and waiting until the sun dipped below the horizon, and then, straightaway, they brought...