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The Honor of Suffering
Jesus prophesied that James and John would indeed share His "cup" of suffering, which commentators note was fulfilled through martyrdom and persecution. This highlights a core truth of discipleship: fellowship with Christ involves sharing in His afflictions, an honor that should be our focus over seeking personal glory.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 20:23
18th Century
Theologian
Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, etc. You are truly attached to me, you will follow me, and you will share in my afflictions, and will suf…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 20:23
Ye shall drink (πιεσθε). Future middle from πινω. Christ's cup was martyrdom. James was the first of the Twelve to meet the martyr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 20:23
19th Century
Preacher
Hearing their professed willingness to have fellowship with Himself in all things, our Lord assures them that He does not refuse to be associated w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 20:23
Jesus answers them first on their own terms before speaking of his own death as a ransom (v.28). In a sense they can and will drink from his cup of…
John Calvin
On Matthew 20:23
16th Century
Theologian
You shall indeed drink my cup. As they were disciples, it was proper that they should be assimilated to their Master. Christ warns them of…
John Gill
On Matthew 20:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he says to them, you shall drink indeed of my cup
Not of the selfsame, but of what was like to it; meaning, that…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 20:20–28
17th Century
Minister
The sons of Zebedee misused what Christ said to comfort the disciples. Some people cannot receive comforts without turning them to a wrong purpose.…
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…