a16:22
b16:23
c4:8-10

‏ Matthew 16:22-23

16:22  a 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  b As when Satan tempted Jesus to assume royal privileges without first enduring the cross (see 4:8-10  c), so now Jesus perceived Peter’s suggestion as incited by satanic forces.

• dangerous trap: Literally stumbling block.
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