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A Promise Beyond Failure
Jesus doesn't just predict the disciples' failure; He immediately gives them a promise of restoration. Commentators explain that by promising to meet them in Galilee, Jesus offered profound comfort. He assured them that their imminent scattering would not be the end of their relationship with Him, but would be followed by a joyful reunion.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:32
18th Century
Theologian
But after I am risen, etc. This promise was given them to encourage and support them, and also to give them an indication where he might b…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:32–33
19th Century
Preacher
But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.
Peter answered and said to him, Though all men shall be offended…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:32
The prediction that the shepherd will be stricken and the sheep scattered might suggest that the disciples would return disconsolate to their homes…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 26:32
16th Century
Theologian
For it is written. By this prediction He encourages them to rise above the offense, because God does not cease to recognize as His she…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:32
17th Century
Pastor
But after I am risen again
This he says for their comfort, that though he, their shepherd, should be apprehended, co…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:31–35
17th Century
Minister
Improper self-confidence, like that of Peter, is the first step to a fall. There is a proneness in all of us to be overconfident. But those fall so…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:30–46
13th Century
Philosopher
After the institution of the new Sacrament has been related, Christ here foretells the future stumbling of the disciples. The Evangelist, first, es…