Mark 1:13 Commentary - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
13. Forty days tempted This by no means affirms that the temptation lasted during the whole forty days, any more than the ministry of angels mentioned in the last clause. Satan… wild beasts… the angels Three very different sorts of company. Diabolical and brutal natures were present to witness or subdue the divine; but, on the other hand the divine and angelic combined with the human were too mighty for them.
Consult other comments:
Mark 1:13 - Abbott's Illustrated New Testament
Mark 1:13 - The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Mark 1:13 - Adam Clarke's Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Mark 1:13 - Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Mark 1:13 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Mark 1:13 - Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 1:13 - Mr. D's Notes on Selected New Testament Books by Stanley Derickson
Mark 1:13 - Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 1:13 - The Expositor’s Greek Testament by Robertson
Mark 1:13 - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
Mark 1:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Mark 1:13 - Gnomon of the New Testament
Mark 1:13 - Lightfoot Commentary Gospels
Mark 1:13 - Church Pulpit Commentary
Mark 1:13 - Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Mark 1:13 - Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament
Mark 1:13 - A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
Mark 1:13 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 1:13 - The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 1:13 - Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament
Mark 1:13 - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Daniel D. Whedon (1808-1885) was a prominent university professor, theologian, and author. He served as Professor of Ancient Languages at Wesleyan University in Connecticut; as Professor of Rhetoric at the University of Michigan; and as editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review from 1856 to1884. He authored numerous books including Commentary on the New Testament (New York: Carlton & Porter, 1860); Commentary on the Old Testament (New York: Nelson & Phillips, 1873); What is Arminianism? (Toronto: W. Briggs, 1879); and Essays, Reviews, and Discourses (New York: Phillips & Hunt, 1887).