Markus 11:18

18 En de Schriftgeleerden en de overpriesters hoorden dat, en zochten, hoe zij Hem doden zouden; want zij vreesden Hem, omdat de ganse schare ontzet was over Zijn leer.

Markus 11:18 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 11:18

And the Scribes and chief priests heard it
The reproof he gave to the money changers, and buyers, and sellers in the temple; and his strict prohibition that none should carry any vessels through it; and the argument he used from the prophecy of Isaiah, and the sharp rebuke he gave for the profanation of the holy place:

and sought how they might destroy him:
they took counsel together to take away his life, for they hated reformation:

for they feared him;
lest he should go on to make great changes and alterations among them, which would affect their credit and character, and their gains also, and draw the people after him:

because all the people were astonished at his doctrine;
both as to the matter of it, which were such words as never man spake; and, as to the manner of it, being with such majesty, power, and authority, as the Scribes and Pharisees taught not with; and also at the miracles, by which it was confirmed, as well as at the reformation and discipline he was introducing; which was done with such an air of sovereignty and power, as was amazing.

Markus 11:18 In-Context

16 En liet niet toe, dat iemand enig vat door den tempel droeg.

17 En Hij leerde, zeggende tot hen: Is er niet geschreven: Mijn huis zal een huis des gebeds genaamd worden allen volken? Maar gij hebt dat tot een kuil der moordenaren gemaakt.

18 En de Schriftgeleerden en de overpriesters hoorden dat, en zochten, hoe zij Hem doden zouden; want zij vreesden Hem, omdat de ganse schare ontzet was over Zijn leer.

19 En als het nu laat geworden was, ging Hij uit buiten de stad.

20 En des morgens vroeg voorbijgaande, zagen zij, dat de vijgeboom verdord was, van de wortelen af.