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As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,
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An Intentional, Private Word
Commentators unanimously highlight that Jesus intentionally pulled the twelve disciples "apart" from the larger crowds. This wasn't a casual conversation. He did this to share a crucial, difficult message with those closest to him, protecting the less mature followers from news they couldn't yet handle and ensuring his key leaders were prepared for what was to come.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem. That is, doubtless, to the Passover. This journey was from Galilee, on the east side of Jordan, …
Apart (κατ' ιδιαν). This is the prediction in Matthew of the cross (16:21; 17:22; 20:17). "Aside by themselves" (Moffatt). The ver…
19th Century
Anglican
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem—The narrative is not continuous. In the interval between Matthew 20:16–17, we can likely place our…
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Baptist
Marching up towards the guilty capital with resolute and vigorous step, Jesus outwalked the trembling disciples, who foresaw some dire tragedy woul…
Before setting out for Jerusalem, doubtless to attend the festival, Jesus took the Twelve aside from the throngs of pilgrims choking the roads to J…
16th Century
Protestant
Although the apostles had been previously informed about the kind of death that awaited our Lord, yet, since they had not sufficiently profited fro…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem
Took the twelve disciples apart in the way: into s…
Christ is more particular here in foretelling his sufferings than before. And here, as before, he adds the mention of his resurrection and his glor…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding section, the Lord refuted those who attempted to obtain glory because of a long period of time; here, He refutes the one who attem…
