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Jesus Knew the Full Cost
Commentators emphasize that Jesus didn't just predict his death in general terms. He detailed the specific humiliations he would face: mocking, spitting, scourging, and execution. This highlights His divine foreknowledge and immense courage. He knew the exact price of our redemption and willingly went forward to pay it.
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18th Century
Theologian
Jesus went before them. In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing himself to danger and death rather than his foll…
19th Century
Bishop
And they were in the way.—See Notes on Matthew 20:17-19.
Jesus went before them.—Better,…
19th Century
Preacher
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 h…
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This is the third major prediction of the Passion (cf. 8:31; 9:31). It is more detailed and precise than the others, containing six details. Jesus …
17th Century
Pastor
And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him
The Gentiles, as the Roman soldiers did; the one at the connivance, a…
17th Century
Minister
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…