Mar 10:32-34, Luk 18:31-34 | Barnes | STEP | Verses 32-34. See Verse 32. Jesus went before them . In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing himself to danger and death rather than his followers. And they were amazed , etc. They were afraid that evil would befall him in the city; that the scribes and Pharisees, who had so often sought to kill him, would then do it. Their fear and amazement were increased when he told them what would befall him there. They were amazed that, when he knew so well what would happen, he should still persevere in going up to the city. (v) "But many"

Mark 10:32-34

Verses 32-34. See Mt 20:17-19

Verse 32. Jesus went before them. In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing himself to danger and death rather than his followers.

And they were amazed, etc. They were afraid that evil would befall him in the city; that the scribes and Pharisees, who had so often sought to kill him, would then do it. Their fear and amazement were increased when he told them what would befall him there. They were amazed that, when he knew so well what would happen, he should still persevere in going up to the city.

(v) "But many" Mt 20:17, Lk 18:31 Verse 33.

(w) "we go up" Acts 20:22 Verse 34.

(x) "and they shall mock" Ps 22:6,7,13

Luke 18:31-34

Verses 31-33. Mt 20:17-19.

By the prophets. Those who foretold the coming of the Messiah, and whose predictions are recorded in the Old Testament.

Son of man. The Messiah. They predicted that certain things would take place respecting the Messiah that was to come. Dan 9:25, also Dan 9:26-27; Isa 53:1.

These things, Jesus said, would be accomplished in him, he being the Son of man, or the Messiah. Verse 32.

(t) "delivered" Mt 27:2, Lk 23:1, Jn 18:28, Acts 3:13 Verse 34. Understood none of these things. Though they were plainly revealed, yet such were their prejudices and their unwillingness to believe them that they did not understand them. They expected that he would be a temporal prince and a conqueror, and they were not willing to believe that he would be delivered into the hands of his enemies. They did not see how that could be consistent with the prophecies. To us now these things appear plain, and we may hence learn that those things which to us appear most mysterious may yet appear perfectly plain; and we should learn to trust in God, and believe just what he has spoken. Mt 16:21;

(u) "they understood none of these things" Jn 18:28