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Jesus' Divine Resolve
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon highlight that Jesus was not a passive victim. He went to Jerusalem with "divine fortitude," knowing every specific detail of His coming betrayal and condemnation. His detailed foreknowledge of the events is presented as a powerful sign of His divinity and His willing submission to the Father's plan.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:18–19
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem. Jesus assured them that what they feared would come to pass. But He had in some measure prepared their mind…
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:18
Jerusalem was the focal point of Jewish worship. We are going there, Jesus says, because there the Son of Man will be betrayed and crucified. He wi…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 20:18
16th Century
Theologian
Lo, we go up to Jerusalem. From this we perceive that Christ was endowed with divine fortitude for overcoming the terrors of death, for he…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:18
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem
This is the last time of our going thither; observe, and take notice of what I am abou…
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…