And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

And they were amazed (κα εθαμβουντο). Imperfect tense describing the feelings of the disciples as Jesus was walking on in front of…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Jesus went before them. In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing himself to danger and death rather than his foll…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And they were in the way.—See Notes on Matthew 20:17-19.

Jesus went before them.—Better,…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid.

They did not know much about what was to happen, but a great depressi…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

The Venerable Bede: The disciples remembered the discourse in which the Lord had foretold that He was about to suffer many thin…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Jesus resumed his journey to Jerusalem, taking the lead (cf. Lk 9:51). Jerusalem is mentioned for the first time as his destination. The disciples …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And they were in the way
Upon the road, having left the coasts of Judea on the further side of Jordan:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ's perseverance in His undertaking for the salvation of humankind was, is, and will be, the wonder of all His disciples. Worldly honor is a g…

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