Unto Jericho (εις Ιερειχω). See on Mt 20:29; Mr 10:46, for discussion of the two Jerichos in Mark and Matt. (the old and the new a…

As he had come near to Jericho.—Better, as He was coming near. See Notes on Matthew 20:29-34;[Reference Mark 10:…

And this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, …

St. Gregory the Great: Because the disciples were still carnal and unable to receive the words of mystery, they are shown a mir…

Jesus’ final approach to Jerusalem is under way, moving from outside Jericho (v.35) to inside Jericho (19:1–10), and thence to the triumphal entry …

And it came to pass that as he came near
Jericho
Which lay in his way to Jerusalem;