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A Worldly Mindset
Commentators unanimously explain that the disciples were not asking about heavenly rewards in the afterlife. They were operating under the common expectation of a physical, political kingdom on earth. Their question, "Who is greatest?" was about who would get the top government jobs, honors, and power in Jesus's new administration, revealing a profound misunderstanding of His mission.
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18th Century
Theologian
Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? By the kingdom of heaven they meant the kingdom which they supposed he was about to…
Who then is greatest (τις αρα μειζων εστιν). The αρα seems to point back to the taxcollection incident when Jesus had claimed exem…
19th Century
Preacher
He spoke of His abasement, they thought of their own advancement, and that “at the same time.” How different at the same moment the Teacher and the…
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This fourth discourse, like the previous three, is bracketed by remarks suggesting that it was delivered on the occasion specified (7:28–29). When …
16th Century
Theologian
At that time the disciples came to Jesus. It is evident from the other two Evangelists that the disciples did not come to Christ of their …
17th Century
Pastor
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus
When the receivers of the half shekel had spoke to Peter about his ma…
17th Century
Minister
Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples focus on that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear a…
13th Century
Philosopher
Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.
This is divided into…