sins
Sin.
sinned Sin, Summary: The literal meanings of the Heb. and (Greek - ἀλεκτοροφωνία sin," "sinner," etc)., disclose the true nature of sin in its manifold manifestations. Sin is transgression, an overstepping of the law, the divine boundary between good and evil Psalms 51:1 ; Luke 15:29 , iniquity, an act inherently wrong, whether expressly forbidden or not; error, a departure from right; Psalms 51:9 ; Romans 3:23 , missing the mark, a failure to meet the divine standard; trespass, the intrusion of self-will into the sphere of divine authority Ephesians 2:1 , lawlessness, or spiritual anarchy 1 Timothy 1:9 , unbelief, or an insult to the divine veracity John 16:9 .
Sin originated with Satan Isaiah 14:12-14 , entered the world through Adam Romans 5:12 , was, and is, universal, Christ alone excepted; Romans 3:23 ; 1 Peter 2:22 , incurs the penalties of spiritual and physical death; Genesis 2:17 ; Genesis 3:19 ; Ezekiel 18:4 ; Ezekiel 18:20 ; Romans 6:23 and has no remedy but in the sacrificial death of Christ; Hebrews 9:26 ; Acts 4:12 availed of by faith Acts 13:38 ; Acts 13:39 . Sin may be summarized as threefold: An act, the violation of, or want of obedience to the revealed will of God; a state, absence of righteousness; a nature, enmity toward God.
Context Summary
Mark 2:1-22 - The Friend Of Sinners
The leper, Mark 1:40-45. The news of Christ spread fast and far until it reached the outcasts from Jewish society, the very dregs of humanity. As the story of the wonderful miracles wrought by our Lord was pondered deeply by this man, He concluded that the only question which remained was that of Christ's willingness to hear. As to His power there could be no doubt. But no one of all the religious world of that time had ever thought of extending a helping hand to such as he. Note the instantaneousness of our Lord's response to this appeal. His love and power are commensurate; when you gauge the one, you have measured the other.
The paralytic, Mark 2:1-12. The disease had resulted from sin. It was necessary to deal with the soul before the body could be emancipated. As soon as we sin, God's pardon awaits our asking for it, and of this fact our Lord gave the paralytic man definite assurance. Jesus' right to speak was evidenced by His power to heal. If the latter was effectual, so was the former.
The sinner's friend, Mark 2:13-22. They thought to coin a term of reproach, but they added a crown of glory. In eternity the Friend of sinners will surround His table with saved sinners who have become His guests. [source]
Chapter Summary: Mark 2
1Jesus followed by multitudes, 3heals a paralytic; 13calls Matthew; 15eats with tax collectors and sinners; 18excuses his disciples for not fasting; 23and for picking the heads of grain on the Sabbath day
Mark 2:10That ye may know [ινα ειδητε] The scribes could have said either of the alternatives in Mark 2:9 with equal futility. Jesus could say either with equal effectiveness. In fact Jesus chose the harder first, the forgiveness which they could not see. So he now performs the miracle of healing which all could see, that all could know that (the Son of Man, Christ‘s favourite designation of himself, a claim to be the Messiah in terms that could not be easily attacked) he really had the authority and power (εχουσιαν exousian) to forgive sins. He has the right and power here on earth to forgive sins, here and now without waiting for the day of judgment. [source]
Acts 5:15Into the streets [εις τας πλατειας] Supply οδους hodous (ways), into the broad ways. On beds and couches (επι κλιναριων και κραβαττων epi klinariōn kai krabattōn). Little beds (κλιναρια klinaria diminutive of κλινη klinē) and camp beds or pallets (See note on Mark 2:4,Mark 2:9,Mark 2:11). As Peter came by Genitive absolute with present middle participle. At the least his shadow might overshadow (καν η σκια επισκιασει kan hē skia episkiasei). Future active indicative with ινα hina (common with οπως hopōs in ancient Greek) and καν kan (crasis for και εαν kai ean =even if), even if only the shadow. The word for shadow (σκια skia like our “sky”) is repeated in the verb and preserved in our “overshadow.” There was, of course, no virtue or power in Peter‘s shadow. That was faith with superstition, of course, just as similar cases in the Gospels occur (Matthew 9:20; Mark 6:56; John 9:5) and the use of Paul‘s handkerchief (Acts 19:12). God honours even superstitious faith if it is real faith in him. Few people are wholly devoid of superstition. [source]
Acts 5:15On beds and couches [επι κλιναριων και κραβαττων] Little beds (κλιναρια klinaria diminutive of κλινη klinē) and camp beds or pallets (See note on Mark 2:4,Mark 2:9,Mark 2:11). [source]
Greek Commentary for Mark 2:9
Lit., walk about. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Mark 2:9
The scribes could have said either of the alternatives in Mark 2:9 with equal futility. Jesus could say either with equal effectiveness. In fact Jesus chose the harder first, the forgiveness which they could not see. So he now performs the miracle of healing which all could see, that all could know that (the Son of Man, Christ‘s favourite designation of himself, a claim to be the Messiah in terms that could not be easily attacked) he really had the authority and power (εχουσιαν exousian) to forgive sins. He has the right and power here on earth to forgive sins, here and now without waiting for the day of judgment. [source]
Supply οδους hodous (ways), into the broad ways. On beds and couches (επι κλιναριων και κραβαττων epi klinariōn kai krabattōn). Little beds (κλιναρια klinaria diminutive of κλινη klinē) and camp beds or pallets (See note on Mark 2:4, Mark 2:9, Mark 2:11). As Peter came by Genitive absolute with present middle participle. At the least his shadow might overshadow (καν η σκια επισκιασει kan hē skia episkiasei). Future active indicative with ινα hina (common with οπως hopōs in ancient Greek) and καν kan (crasis for και εαν kai ean =even if), even if only the shadow. The word for shadow (σκια skia like our “sky”) is repeated in the verb and preserved in our “overshadow.” There was, of course, no virtue or power in Peter‘s shadow. That was faith with superstition, of course, just as similar cases in the Gospels occur (Matthew 9:20; Mark 6:56; John 9:5) and the use of Paul‘s handkerchief (Acts 19:12). God honours even superstitious faith if it is real faith in him. Few people are wholly devoid of superstition. [source]
Little beds (κλιναρια klinaria diminutive of κλινη klinē) and camp beds or pallets (See note on Mark 2:4, Mark 2:9, Mark 2:11). [source]