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"Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem — These words repeat in substance what had been previously stated after the Transfiguration ([Reference Matt…
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem This is the last time of our going thither; observe, and take notice of what I am abou…
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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…
