Matthew 20:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 20:17-19

Matthew 20:17-19. Jesus took the twelve disciples apart in the way See note on Mark 10:32-34. And said, The Son of man shall be betrayed, &c. This is the sixth time that Jesus foretold his own sufferings; see John 2:19; John 2:21; Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:12; Matthew 17:22-23; Luke 17:25; and the fifth time that he foretold his resurrection. And the particular manner in which he signifies how he should suffer; that the Jews should mock him, as if he were a fool; scourge him, as... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 20:17-28

112. The request of James and John (Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34)As Jesus journeyed towards Jerusalem, he again spoke of his coming death and resurrection, but again his disciples misunderstood. They were still thinking mainly of an earthly kingdom of political power (Matthew 20:17-19; Mark 10:32-34).James and John therefore came to Jesus with a request that they might have the top positions in the kingdom (Matthew 20:20-21; Mark 10:35-37). Jesus, by using the words ‘cup’ and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 20:17

Jesus. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:17

And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples apart, and on the way, he said unto them, Behold we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be delivered unto the chief priests and scribes: and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him unto the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify: and the third day he shall be raised up.THE THIRD PROPHETIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF JESUS' PASSIONIn the two previous prophetic announcements of his impending Passion, in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:17

Matthew 20:17. And Jesus going up to Jerusalem— See Mark 10:32. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:3-34

A. Jesus’ instruction of His disciples around Judea 19:3-20:34The primary emphasis in this section of Matthew’s Gospel is Jesus’ instruction of His disciples to prepare them for the future. Specifically, He emphasized the importance of the first becoming last and the last first: humble servanthood (cf. Matthew 19:30; Matthew 20:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:17

Matthew’s reference to Jesus going up to Jerusalem reminds the reader of the climax toward which the conflict between the religious leaders and Jesus was heading. Of course, Jerusalem was up topographically from most places in Israel, but the idea of going up there was metaphorical as well since Jerusalem was the center of national life. The rejection of Messiah is, of course, one of the main themes in Matthew’s Gospel. The writer did not say that Jesus had begun moving toward Jerusalem, only... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:17-19

4. Instruction about Jesus’ passion 20:17-19 (cf. Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34)There is a theological connection between this section and the former one. The death of Jesus provided the basis for God’s gracious dealings with believers in His Son. This connection is clear to Matthew’s readers because Matthew selected his material as he did, but the disciples probably did not see it when Jesus revealed it. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

The Labourers in the Vineyard. The Journey to Jerusalem1-16, Parable of the labourers in the vineyard (peculiar to St. Matthew). This difficult parable is closely linked with what goes before, and can only be understood in connexion with it. It rebukes the spirit of Peter’s enquiry (Matthew 19:27), ’We have left all and followed thee; what then shall we have?’ The Twelve through Peter had demanded a superlatively great reward, because they had been called first and had laboured longest. Such a... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 20:17

(17) And Jesus going up to Jerusalem.—The narrative is not continuous, and in the interval between Matthew 20:16-17 we may probably place our Lord’s “abode beyond Jordan” (John 10:40), the raising of Lazarus, and the short sojourn in the city called Ephraim (John 11:54). This would seem to have been followed by a return to Persea, and then the journey to Jerusalem begins. The account in St. Mark adds some significant facts. “Jesus went” (literally, was going—implying continuance) “before them.”... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 20:17-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 20:17-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 20:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 20:17

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 20:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:3-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:17

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 20:17-19

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 20:1-34

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Matthew 20:17

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