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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 16:24

St. Mark tells us that Jesus called the multitude unto him together with the disciples, as about to say something of universal application. The connection between this paragraph and what has preceded is well put by St. Chrysostom. Then . "When? when St. Peter said, 'Be it far from thee: this shall not be unto thee,' and was told, 'Get thee behind me, Satan.' For Christ was by no means satisfied with the mere rebuke of Peter, but, willing more abundantly to show both the extravagance of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 16:24

The great condition. The heart-searching truths of this verse are too often neglected in popular presentations of the gospel. We have a Christianity made easy as an accommodation to an age which loves personal comfort. Not only is this unfaithful to the truth, no part of which we have any right to keep back; it is most foolish and shortsighted. It prepares for a surprising disappointment when the inevitable facts are discovered; and it does not really attract. A religion of sweetmeats is... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 16:24-28

This discourse is also recorded in Mark 8:34-38; Mark 9:1; and Luke 9:23-27.Let him, deny himself - That is, let him surrender to God his will, his affections, his body, and his soul. Let him not seek his own happiness as the supreme object, but be willing to renounce all, and lay down his life also, if required.Take up his cross - See the notes at Matthew 10:38.Matthew 16:25Whosoever will save his life ... - See the notes at Matthew 10:39.Matthew 16:26For what is a man profited ... - To gain... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 16:24

Matthew 16:24. Then said Jesus unto his disciples In Mark we read, When he had called the people unto him, and his disciples also, he said unto them; and in Luke, He said to them all, If any man will come after me Ει τις θελει , If any man be willing, no one is forced: but if any will be a Christian, it must be on the following terms. Let him deny himself A rule that can never be too much observed: let him in all things deny his own will, however pleasing, and do the will of God,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:24-28

74. Test of true discipleship (Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-9:1; Luke 9:23-27)Immediately after telling his disciples of his coming suffering and death, Jesus told them they had to be prepared for similar treatment. The disciples of Jesus are those who have given their lives to Jesus, and they will be obedient to their master even if it leads to hardship, persecution and death. They will no longer rule their own lives, but will deny themselves personal desires in order to please Jesus. In... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:24

If, &c. Assuming such a case. will = is willing (Indic), or desireth. Greek. thelo . All hinges on the will. Compare John 5:40 . come = to come. take up. The "cross "was always borne by the one condemned. cross. Greek. stauros. See App-162 . Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , for the suffering associated with the burden. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 16:24

Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.Christ had just commanded Peter to get behind him; and immediately, Christ made the cross a necessary condition of discipleship. Not Peter, nor any other man, nor even Christ himself (as a man) can avoid it. Cross-bearing is widely misunderstood. It is not old age, poverty, taxes, illness, or bad weather, or any other discomfiture of life that comes unavoidably into the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 16:24

Matthew 16:24. If any man will come after me— Because Peter's improper behaviour, just before mentioned, proceeded from his love to the world and its pleasures, Jesus declares publicly, that all who would be his disciples, and share with him in the glory of his kingdom, must deny themselves; that is to say, be in constant readiness to renounce every earthly pleasure, with life itself, when called to do so, (See Luke 14:33.); and, in ordinary cases, take up his cross; see on ch. Matthew 10:38.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 16:24

24. Then said Jesus unto his disciples—Mark (Mark 8:34) says, "When He had called the people unto Him, with His disciples also, He said unto them"—turning the rebuke of one into a warning to all. If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 16:21-27

Revelation about Jesus’ death and resurrection 16:21-27This is the second aspect of His program that Jesus proceeded to explain to His believing disciples, the first being His creation of the church. He told them about His coming passion and then about His resurrection. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 16:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 16:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 16:24-28

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 16:24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:24-28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:24

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 16:24

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 16:24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Matthew 16:24

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 16:21-27

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