Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

We may here see, I. How apt many of Christ's own disciples are to idolize things that look great, and have been long looked upon as sacred. They had heard Christ complain of those who had made the temple a den of thieves; and yet, when he quitted it, for the wickedness that remained in it, they court him to be as much in love...

Commenting on Mark 13:1-4

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

And Jesus answering said unto him,.... The Persic version reads, "unto them"; and so Beza's most ancient copy but as that question is put by one, the reply is made to him: seest thou these great buildings? how beautiful and strong they are.