Mat 16:21-23 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 16:21-28: 16:21-28 Jesus, now officially recognized by his disciples as the Messiah, begins to reveal a startling aspect of his mission: He must suffer before entering his glory (16:21-23 ), and those who follow him will meet a similar fate (16:24-28 ). 16:21 This is the first of three predictions of Jesus’ passion —his suffering through betrayal, crucifixion, and death (see also 17:22-23 ; 20:18-19 ). Each prediction gives a lesson on the cost of discipleship (16:24-27 ; 20:20-28 ). • That he would suffer was God’s sovereign and necessary purpose for the Messiah (see 17:12 ).

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‏ Matthew 16:21-23

Summary for Matt 16:21-28: 16:21-28 ^a Jesus, now officially recognized by his disciples as the Messiah, begins to reveal a startling aspect of his mission: He must suffer before entering his glory (16:21-23 ^b), and those who follow him will meet a similar fate (16:24-28 ^c). 16:21 ^d This is the first of three predictions of Jesus’ passion—his suffering through betrayal, crucifixion, and death (see also 17:22-23 ^e; 20:18-19 ^f). Each prediction gives a lesson on the cost of discipleship (16:24-27 ^g; 20:20-28 ^h).

• That he would suffer was God’s sovereign and necessary purpose for the Messiah (see 17:12 ⁱ).
16:22 ^j began to reprimand him: Though Peter accurately perceived Jesus’ identity as God’s Messiah, he did not understand that the Messiah must suffer.
16:23 ^k As when Satan tempted Jesus to assume royal privileges without first enduring the cross (see 4:8-10 ^l), so now Jesus perceived Peter’s suggestion as incited by satanic forces.

• dangerous trap: Literally stumbling block.