Mark 6:8 Commentary - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
8. A staff only The caution in Matthew against two staves, is part of the prohibition against extra provision. Some have ridiculed this mode of reconciliation, as if contradictions in Scripture might be allowed in such minutiae. They might as well say that it was ridiculous for our Lord to allow one coat and forbid two.
Consult other comments:
Mark 6:8 - The Greek Testament
Mark 6:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Mark 6:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Mark 6:8 - The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Mark 6:8 - Adam Clarke's Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Mark 6:8 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Mark 6:8 - Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 6:8 - Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 6:8 - The Expositor’s Greek Testament by Robertson
Mark 6:8 - Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
Mark 6:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Mark 6:8 - Gnomon of the New Testament
Mark 6:8 - Henry Alford's Greek Testament
Mark 6:8 - Lightfoot Commentary Gospels
Mark 6:8 - Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Mark 6:8 - Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament
Mark 6:8 - A Popular Commentary on the New Testament
Mark 6:8 - Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Mark 6:8 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Mark 6:8 - The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 6:8 - 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).