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John Gill Bible Commentary
And while they abode in Galilee,.... Munster's Hebrew Gospel reads it "and while they were walking in Galilee", for they passed through it, when they departed from hence; see Mar 9:30 and as they were going to Capernaum, and so onward, to the coasts of Judea, in order to be at Jerusalem at the feast of the passover; where, and when, Christ was to suffer: and observing that the time of his death drew nigh, he inculcates it again to his disciples a third time, that they might be prepared for it, and not be discouraged and terrified by it; Jesus said unto them, the son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: some copies read, "sinful men"; and so the angels report the words, in Luk 24:7 by whom may be meant the Gentiles, who, by the Jews, were reckoned very wicked men, and called sinners of the Gentiles. Now Christ intimates, that the son of man, meaning himself, should be betrayed by the Jews, into the hands of the Gentiles; than which, with the Jews, nothing was reckoned a fouler action, or a viler crime; their canons run thus (h): "It is forbidden to betray an Israelite into the hands of the Gentiles, whether in his body or in his substance; and though he may be a wicked man, and a ringleader in sin, and though he may have oppressed and afflicted him; and everyone that betrays an Israelite into the hands of the Gentiles, whether in his body, or in his substance, has no part in the world to come.'' They forgot this rule, when they delivered Christ to Pontius Pilate. They go on to observe, that "it is lawful to kill a betrayer in any place, even at this time, in which they do not judge capital crimes; and it is lawful to kill him before he betrays; but when he says, lo! I am about to betray such an one in his body, or in his substance, though his substance is small, he exposes himself to death; and they admonish him and say to him, do not betray: if he is obstinate, and says I will betray him, it is commanded to kill him; and he that is first to kill him, is a worthy man,'' (h) Maimon. Hilch. Chobel Umazzik, c. 8. sect. 9, 10.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Christ here foretels his own sufferings; he began to do it before (Mat 16:21); and, finding that it was to his disciples a hard saying, he saw it necessary to repeat it. There are some things which God speaketh once, yea twice, and yet man perceiveth it not. Observe here, 1. What he foretold concerning himself - that he should be betrayed and killed. He perfectly knew, before, all things that should come to him, and yet undertook the work of our redemption, which greatly commends his love; nay, his clear foresight of them was a kind of ante-passion, had not his love to man made all easy to him. (1.) He tells them that he should be betrayed into the hands of men. He shall be delivered up (so it might be read and understood of his Father's delivering him up by his determined counsel and fore-knowledge, Act 2:23; Rom 8:32); but as we render it, it refers to Judas's betraying him into the hands of the priests, and their betraying him into the hands of the Romans. He was betrayed into the hands of men; men to whom he was allied by nature, and from whom therefore he might expect pity and tenderness; men whom he had undertaken to save, and from whom therefore he might expect honour and gratitude; yet these are his persecutors and murderers. (2.) That they should kill him; nothing less than that would satisfy their rage; it was his blood, his precious blood, that they thirsted after. This is the heir, come, let us kill him. Nothing less would satisfy God's justice, and answer his undertaking; if he be a Sacrifice of atonement, he must be killed; without blood no remission. (3.) That he shall be raised again the third day. Still, when he spoke of his death, he gave a hint of his resurrection, the joy set before him, in the prospect of which he endured the cross, and despised the shame. This was an encouragement, not only to him, but to his disciples; for if he rise the third day, his absence from them will not be long, and his return to them will be glorious. 2. How the disciples received this; They were exceedingly sorry. Herein appeared their love to their Master's person, but with all their ignorance and mistake concerning his undertaking. Peter indeed durst not say any thing against it, as he had done before (Mat 16:22), having then been severely chidden for it; but he, and the rest of them, greatly lamented it, as it would be their own loss, their Master's grief, and the sin and ruin of them that did it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
17:22 betrayed: See Matt 20:18; 26:14-16, 45-49 for the fulfillment of this prediction.
Matthew 17:22
The Second Prediction of the Passion
22When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.23They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.
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Neither Dead nor Gone
By Major Ian Thomas94137:16Christian LifeMAT 16:21MAT 17:22LUK 24:27LUK 24:30ACT 1:4ACT 1:8In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the 17th chapter of Matthew. He emphasizes the good news that Jesus will be raised from the dead on the third day, conquering sin, death, and hell. The disciples, however, were saddened by this news. The sermon also mentions the scene at the tomb where the guards fell like dead men and an angel appeared to the women, reassuring them not to be afraid.
All That Jesus Taught Bible Study - Part 58
By Zac Poonen62325:23MAT 17:22MAT 18:1MAT 18:14
This sermon delves into the teachings of Jesus regarding humility, avoiding causing offense, and the importance of our attitude towards children. Jesus emphasizes the need for humility by using extreme examples of cutting off body parts to prevent stumbling others. He warns against despising or causing little ones to stumble, highlighting the care and value God places on children. The message focuses on living in a way that reflects Christ's humility and love, especially towards the vulnerable and young.
Theology in Four Words
By Shane Idleman62355:35MAT 17:22MAT 18:6MAT 18:12MAT 18:20
This sermon delves into the importance of not causing stumbling blocks for others, especially children, emphasizing the need to remove anything hindering spiritual growth. It highlights the significance of full surrender to God, urging believers to cut off sin and make necessary changes to align with God's will. The message underscores God's pursuit of the lost, encouraging repentance and a return to Him. Worship is emphasized as a time to realign hearts with God, whether in repentance, gratitude, or seeking His presence.
Theology in 4 Words
By Shane Idleman1455:35Humility and RepentanceTheologyMAT 17:22Shane Idleman emphasizes the significance of Jesus' predictions of His death and resurrection in Matthew 17, urging listeners to confront the reality of Christ as either a lunatic, liar, or Lord. He argues that the historical evidence of Jesus' life and the sacrifices made by His followers validate His claims of divinity. Idleman condenses theology into four words: 'Jesus died for me,' highlighting the necessity of humility and repentance for true conversion. He warns against the dangers of pride and the importance of living a life that reflects genuine faith, while also addressing the responsibility of parents to guide their children away from stumbling blocks. Ultimately, he reassures that God is always pursuing the lost, inviting them back into His fold.
Christ Again Foretelling His Death and Resurrection and Discoursing on Humility Matthew 17:22 to 18:14
By R.A. Torrey0God's Love for the LostHumilityMAT 17:22R.A. Torrey discusses Christ's foretelling of His death and resurrection while emphasizing the importance of humility and childlike faith. He highlights the disciples' misunderstanding of Jesus' teachings and their subsequent questions about greatness in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus teaches that true greatness comes from humility and becoming like a child, stressing the value of the 'little ones' in His kingdom. Torrey also warns against causing others to stumble and illustrates God's deep love for His lost sheep, emphasizing His desire for all to be saved. The sermon calls believers to reflect on their attitudes and actions towards others, especially the vulnerable.
The Journey to Jerusalem
By John F. Walvoord0GEN 3:15MAT 16:21MAT 17:22MAT 20:15MAT 20:28MAT 20:34MRK 10:32MRK 10:35LUK 18:34John F. Walvoord preaches on the Parable of the Householder and the Laborers, emphasizing God's sovereignty in rewarding individuals according to His own judgment, regardless of the length of their toil or work performed. He highlights the illustration as a reminder that while some rewards are temporal, the full reward awaits in heaven. Walvoord also delves into Jesus' prediction of His death and resurrection, underscoring the accuracy of His foretelling and the disciples' struggle to fully comprehend the impending events. Furthermore, he explores the incident of the mother of James and John seeking positions of power for her sons, revealing the disciples' ongoing struggle with earthly ambitions and Jesus' redirection towards servanthood in His kingdom.
Homily 58 on Matthew
By St. John Chrysostom0MAT 17:22MAT 18:2MAT 18:61CO 12:261TH 2:19John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of arrogance and the pursuit of worldly honors, highlighting the folly of seeking glory, wealth, and power as they lead to enslavement to passions and vices. He emphasizes the importance of humility, simplicity, and freedom of the soul, using the example of a little child as a model for true greatness in the kingdom of heaven. Chrysostom warns against offending the humble ones, stating that severe punishment awaits those who harm them, and encourages a focus on virtue and genuine love for others over the pursuit of worldly success.
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John Gill Bible Commentary
And while they abode in Galilee,.... Munster's Hebrew Gospel reads it "and while they were walking in Galilee", for they passed through it, when they departed from hence; see Mar 9:30 and as they were going to Capernaum, and so onward, to the coasts of Judea, in order to be at Jerusalem at the feast of the passover; where, and when, Christ was to suffer: and observing that the time of his death drew nigh, he inculcates it again to his disciples a third time, that they might be prepared for it, and not be discouraged and terrified by it; Jesus said unto them, the son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: some copies read, "sinful men"; and so the angels report the words, in Luk 24:7 by whom may be meant the Gentiles, who, by the Jews, were reckoned very wicked men, and called sinners of the Gentiles. Now Christ intimates, that the son of man, meaning himself, should be betrayed by the Jews, into the hands of the Gentiles; than which, with the Jews, nothing was reckoned a fouler action, or a viler crime; their canons run thus (h): "It is forbidden to betray an Israelite into the hands of the Gentiles, whether in his body or in his substance; and though he may be a wicked man, and a ringleader in sin, and though he may have oppressed and afflicted him; and everyone that betrays an Israelite into the hands of the Gentiles, whether in his body, or in his substance, has no part in the world to come.'' They forgot this rule, when they delivered Christ to Pontius Pilate. They go on to observe, that "it is lawful to kill a betrayer in any place, even at this time, in which they do not judge capital crimes; and it is lawful to kill him before he betrays; but when he says, lo! I am about to betray such an one in his body, or in his substance, though his substance is small, he exposes himself to death; and they admonish him and say to him, do not betray: if he is obstinate, and says I will betray him, it is commanded to kill him; and he that is first to kill him, is a worthy man,'' (h) Maimon. Hilch. Chobel Umazzik, c. 8. sect. 9, 10.
Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
Christ here foretels his own sufferings; he began to do it before (Mat 16:21); and, finding that it was to his disciples a hard saying, he saw it necessary to repeat it. There are some things which God speaketh once, yea twice, and yet man perceiveth it not. Observe here, 1. What he foretold concerning himself - that he should be betrayed and killed. He perfectly knew, before, all things that should come to him, and yet undertook the work of our redemption, which greatly commends his love; nay, his clear foresight of them was a kind of ante-passion, had not his love to man made all easy to him. (1.) He tells them that he should be betrayed into the hands of men. He shall be delivered up (so it might be read and understood of his Father's delivering him up by his determined counsel and fore-knowledge, Act 2:23; Rom 8:32); but as we render it, it refers to Judas's betraying him into the hands of the priests, and their betraying him into the hands of the Romans. He was betrayed into the hands of men; men to whom he was allied by nature, and from whom therefore he might expect pity and tenderness; men whom he had undertaken to save, and from whom therefore he might expect honour and gratitude; yet these are his persecutors and murderers. (2.) That they should kill him; nothing less than that would satisfy their rage; it was his blood, his precious blood, that they thirsted after. This is the heir, come, let us kill him. Nothing less would satisfy God's justice, and answer his undertaking; if he be a Sacrifice of atonement, he must be killed; without blood no remission. (3.) That he shall be raised again the third day. Still, when he spoke of his death, he gave a hint of his resurrection, the joy set before him, in the prospect of which he endured the cross, and despised the shame. This was an encouragement, not only to him, but to his disciples; for if he rise the third day, his absence from them will not be long, and his return to them will be glorious. 2. How the disciples received this; They were exceedingly sorry. Herein appeared their love to their Master's person, but with all their ignorance and mistake concerning his undertaking. Peter indeed durst not say any thing against it, as he had done before (Mat 16:22), having then been severely chidden for it; but he, and the rest of them, greatly lamented it, as it would be their own loss, their Master's grief, and the sin and ruin of them that did it.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
17:22 betrayed: See Matt 20:18; 26:14-16, 45-49 for the fulfillment of this prediction.