a16:21-28
b16:21-23
c16:24-28
d16:21
e17:22-23
f20:18-19
g16:24-27
h20:20-28
i17:12

‏ Matthew 16:21

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).
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