25. For he that would save his life shall lose it. It is a most appropriate consolation, that they who willingly suffer death for the sake of Christ {1 } do actually obtain life; for Mark expressly states this as the motive to believers in dying — for my sake, and for the sake of the […]
24. Then Jesus said to his disciples. As Christ saw that Peter had a dread of the cross, and that all the rest were affected in the same way, he enters into a general discourse about bearing the cross, and does not limit his address to the twelve apostles, but lays down the same law […]
24. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. As our Lord, to fulfill his destiny, must sacrifice himself, so also must every one who would be his follower. To keep close to our Lord (which he intends […]
Matthew 16:24 (TS2009) 24 Then יהושע said to His taught ones, “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his stake, and follow Me. AND FOLLOW ME: “Of the three things enjoined, the last is a vital thing: to follow. The other two are utterly essential because through the […]
We have read in the account of the evangelist Matthew (chapter 16) how once again Jesus was tested and how the Sadducees and Pharisees expressed what many people today also want to see, namely signs of Jesus and/or signs of God. The religious leaders asked Jesus for a sign from heaven. They wanted proof that […]
Matthew 16:24-28 – A Disciple Must Disown Self || Mark 8:34-9:1; Luke 9:22-27 MT16:24 [Because of this] Jesus told his disciples: “If anyone wishes to follow me[1] they must disown ‘self,’[2] heft a personal cross,[3] and then keep following me constantly. MT16:25 For whoever wishes to preserve their soul[4] will forfeit it; and, whoever forfeits […]
Matthew 16:21-23 – Think God’s Thoughts || Mark 8:31-33 MT16:21 Beginning at this moment Jesus Christ[1] started revealing[2] to his disciples that it was a necessity he go to Jerusalem and suffer very much because of the [Jewish] elders, chief priests and scribes – to be killed and raised up the third day.[3] MT16:22 But, […]
Matthew 16:13-20 – Building a Hades-Proof Congregation || Mark 8:27-30; Luke 9:18-21 MT16:13 Upon arriving in the area of Caesarea Philippi[1] Jesus asked his disciples, “Whom do people say[2] the Son of Humankind is?” MT16:14 The disciples answered, “Some: John the Baptist;[3] others: Elijah;[4] still others: Jeremiah[5] or one of the prophets.” MT16:15 Jesus asked […]
Matthew 16:5-12 – Watch Out for the Leaven of False Teaching || Mark 8:14-21; Luke 12:1 MT16:5 Now the disciples arrived on the other side of the lake and they forgot to bring loaves of bread with them. MT16:6 So, Jesus told them, “Watch and pay attention regarding the leaven[1] of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” […]
CHAPTER SIXTEEN: SIGNS, LEAVEN, A ROCK, A REBUKE, AND SELF-SACRIFICE [“Who Am I?”] (Key word: Congregation) Matthew 16:1-4 – The Signs of the Times || Mark 8:11-13; Luke 12:54-56 MT16:1 Here in Magadan the Pharisees and Sadducees approached Jesus to tempt him, requesting some display as a sign from heaven.[1] MT16:2 But Jesus answered them, […]
