Markus 6:2

6:2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue. ¹  Many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did he get these ideas? ²  And what is this wisdom that has been given to him? What are these miracles that are done through his hands?

Markus 9:4

9:4 Then Elijah appeared before them along with Moses, ³  and they were talking with Jesus.

Markus 11:12

Cursing of the Fig Tree

11:12 Now ⁴  the next day, as they went out from Bethany, he was hungry.

Markus 14:26

14:26 After singing a hymn, ⁵  they went out to the Mount of Olives.

¹ sn See the note on synagogue in 1:21. Jesus undoubtedly took the opportunity on this occasion to speak about his person and mission, and the relation of both to OT fulfillment.

² tn Or “this teaching”; Grk “these things.” The response of the people centers upon the content of Jesus’ teaching, so the phrase “these ideas” was supplied in the text to make this clear.

³ sn Commentators and scholars discuss why Moses and Elijah are present. The most likely explanation is that Moses represents the prophetic office (Acts 3:18-22) and Elijah pictures the presence of the last days (Mal 4:5-6), the prophet of the eschaton (the end times).

⁴ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

⁵ sn After singing a hymn. The Hallel Psalms (Pss 113-118) were sung during the meal. Psalms 113 and 114 were sung just before the second cup and 115-118 were sung at the end of the meal, after the fourth, or hallel cup.