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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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Matthew
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:17
18th Century
Theologian
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem. That is, doubtless, to the Passover. This journey was from Galilee, on the east side of Jordan, …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:17
Apart (κατ' ιδιαν). This is the prediction in Matthew of the cross (16:21; 17:22; 20:17). "Aside by themselves" (Moffatt). The ver…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
Marching up towards the guilty capital with resolute and vigorous step, Jesus outwalked the trembling disciples, who foresaw some dire tragedy woul…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:17
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:17
16th Century
Theologian
Although the apostles had been previously informed about the kind of death that awaited our Lord, yet, since they had not sufficiently profited fro…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:17
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem
Took the twelve disciples apart in the way: into s…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:17–19
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 20:17–34
13th Century
Philosopher
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…