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Jesus' Detailed Foreknowledge
Commentators highlight that Jesus didn't just predict His death, but the specific sequence of events: condemnation by Jewish leaders, being handed to the Gentiles (Romans), and the humiliating acts of mocking, scourging, and crucifixion. This demonstrates His divine omniscience and sovereign control over His own path to the cross.
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Matthew
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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…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:19
And to crucify (κα σταυρωσα). The very word now. The details fall on deaf ears, even the point of the resurrection on the third da…
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 20:19
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:19
17th Century
Pastor
And shall deliver him to the Gentiles
To Pilate, an Heathen governor, and to the Roman officers and soldiers under h…
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…