Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mark 2:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 2:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 2 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the scribes and Pharisees saw him eat with publicans and sinners, they said unto his disciples, How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?”
Mark 2:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 2:16
The scribes and Pharisees' question ('How is it that he eateth and drinketh with publicans and sinners?') reveals their theological framework: association with sinners implies approval of sin. They assumed that holiness requires separation from contamination. Jesus' behavior scandalized them because rabbis typically avoided such fellowship to maintain ritual purity and moral reputation. However, they failed to distinguish between compromising with sin and showing mercy to sinners. Jesus' holiness wasn't fragile ceremonialism requiring protective isolation but robust righteousness that transfor...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 2:16
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“I thank you”
“they all murmured”
“and some of the scribes of the Pharisees part stood up”
“and he himself is judged by no one.”
“Stand by yourself”
“saying”
“they said to his disciples”
“that you don't grow weary”
“tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also”