Matthew 20:17-19

4. Instruction about Jesus’ passion 20:17-19 (cf. Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34)

There is a theological connection between this section and the former one. The death of Jesus provided the basis for God’s gracious dealings with believers in His Son. This connection is clear to Matthew’s readers because Matthew selected his material as he did, but the disciples probably did not see it when Jesus revealed it.