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and will hand him over to the Gentiles to mock, to scourge, and to crucify; and the third day he will be raised up."
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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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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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
And the third day he will rise again — As before, this followed the prediction that seemed so terrible. The Master looked beyond t…
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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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And shall deliver him to the Gentiles To Pilate, an Heathen governor, and to the Roman officers and soldiers under h…
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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…
