Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he would have to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer terribly at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and religious teachers; and that he would be killed, but he would rise again on the third day.
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20Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 24:1The sons of Aaron were placed in divisions as follows. The sons of Aaron were Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
Matthew 16:28I tell you the truth, there are some standing here who won't die before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
Matthew 17:22As they were walking together through Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of man is going to be betrayed and people will have power over him.
Matthew 20:28In the same way, the Son of man didn't come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 26:47As he said this, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived with a large mob armed with swords and clubs sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.
Matthew 27:63They said to him, “Sir, we recall that the imposter said while he was still alive, ‘After three days, I'll rise again.’
Matthew Henry on Matthew 16:14-21
Christ's Conference with His Disciples. 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Cæsarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and blood… Read the whole commentary →