Matthew Henry's Complete Bible Commentary

Mark 12

In this chapter, we have, I. The parable of the vineyard let out to unthankful husbandmen, representing the sin and ruin of the Jewish church, Mark 12:1-12:12. II. Christ’s silencing those who thought to ensnare him with a question about paying tribute Caesar, Mark 12:13-12:17. III. His silencing the Sadducees, who attempted to perplex the doctrine of the resurrection, Mark 12:18-12:27. IV. His conference with a scribe about the first and great command of the law, Mark 12:28-12:34. V. His puzzling the scribes with a question about Christ’s being the Son of David, Mark 12:35-12:37. VI. The caution he gave the people, to take heed of the scribes, Mark 12:38-12:40. VII. His commendation of the poor widow that cast her two mites into the treasury, Mark 12:41-12:44. MHBCC 970.1