Mark 3:21 Commentary - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
21. When his friends At Nazareth, where the reports of these miracles were in keeping with the depraved character of the place and the subject. Probably they had heard of the charge of his being a demoniac. Heard of it Heard that immense crowds were following his preaching the wonders he did. They went out From their homes, to rescue him from the danger that might result from the excitement he was producing. Beside himself They doubtless meant this as an excuse for what they held to be the dangerous course of our Lord. He does not know what he is about in thus exposing himself to the danger of being held the author of public commotion. For the people were, as we learn by Mat 12:23, beginning to call to mind that he was the Son of David, and there was just fear of an insurrection. Mar 3:22-30. Compare notes on Mat 12:24-32. Whitby, however, prefers to render the words, “He is fainty,” or exhausted; that is, by the presence of the multitudes.
Consult other comments:
Mark 3:21 - Abbott's Illustrated New Testament
Mark 3:21 - The Greek Testament
Mark 3:21 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Mark 3:21 - The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Mark 3:21 - Adam Clarke's Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Mark 3:21 - Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Mark 3:21 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Mark 3:21 - Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 3:21 - The Expositor’s Greek Testament by Robertson
Mark 3:21 - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
Mark 3:21 - Geneva Bible Notes
Mark 3:21 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Mark 3:21 - Gnomon of the New Testament
Mark 3:21 - Henry Alford's Greek Testament
Mark 3:21 - Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
Mark 3:21 - Lightfoot Commentary Gospels
Mark 3:21 - Expositions Of Holy Scripture by Alexander MacLaren
Mark 3:21 - Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Mark 3:21 - Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament
Mark 3:21 - A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
Mark 3:21 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 3:21 - The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 3:21 - Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament
Mark 3:21 - 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).