‏ Mark 13:9-11

Verse 9. Councils] συνεδρια, Sanhedrins. The grand Sanhedrin consisted of seventy-two elders; six chosen out of each tribe; this was the national council of state; and the small Sanhedrins, which were composed of twenty-three counsellors.

Synagogues] Courts of justice for villages, &c., consisting of three magistrates, chosen out of the principal directors of the synagogue in that place.

Rulers] Or governors. The Roman deputies, such as Pontius Pilate, &c.

Kings] The tetrarchs of Judea and Galilee, who bore this name. See Mr 6:27.

Verse 10. And the Gospel must first be published among all nations.] Many of the Evangelistaria omit this verse. Its proper place seems to be after verse the thirteenth. Mr 13:13

Verse 11. Neither-premeditate] This is wanting in BDL, five others, Coptic, AEthiopic, Vulgate, Itala. Griesbach leaves it doubtful. On this verse see Mt 10:19.

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