Mat 16:21 | MHM | STEP | Christ Reproves Peter In this section, Jesus begins to speak openly to his disciples about his coming suffering and death. Before this, he had only hinted at these things, but now he explains them clearly because the disciples are stronger in faith and understanding. Jesus reveals his plans step by step, giving more light as his followers are ready for it. He wants them to be prepared for what is coming, and to correct their wrong ideas about his kingdom. Jesus also wants them to know that suffering is part of God’s plan, and that glory will come after it. v. 21 : Jesus starts to tell his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, where he will suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes. He explains that he will be killed, but on the third day he will rise again. Jesus is clear about the place, the people involved, and the details of his suffering. He wants his disciples to know that his death is not an accident, but part of God’s eternal plan ( Thus it behoved Christ to suffer ). He also reminds them that after suffering comes resurrection and glory (1 Peter 1:11 ). This helps keep their faith strong, even when things look dark.

‏ Matthew 16:21

Christ Reproves Peter

In this section, Jesus begins to speak openly to his disciples about his coming suffering and death. Before this, he had only hinted at these things, but now he explains them clearly because the disciples are stronger in faith and understanding. Jesus reveals his plans step by step, giving more light as his followers are ready for it. He wants them to be prepared for what is coming, and to correct their wrong ideas about his kingdom. Jesus also wants them to know that suffering is part of God’s plan, and that glory will come after it.

v. 21: Jesus starts to tell his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, where he will suffer many things from the elders, chief priests, and scribes. He explains that he will be killed, but on the third day he will rise again. Jesus is clear about the place, the people involved, and the details of his suffering. He wants his disciples to know that his death is not an accident, but part of God’s eternal plan (Thus it behoved Christ to suffer). He also reminds them that after suffering comes resurrection and glory (1 Peter 1:11 ^a). This helps keep their faith strong, even when things look dark.