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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 16:28

Matthew 16:28. Verily, there be some standing here, &c. And that you may not doubt that there shall be a day of judgment, when I shall come clothed with divine majesty, to render unto men according to their actions in this life, let me assure you there are some here present that shall not die till they shall see a faint representation of this, in events which will soon take place, especially in my coming to set up my mediatorial kingdom with great power and glory, in the increase of my... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 16:13-23

73. Peter’s confession of the Messiah (Matthew 16:13-23; Mark 8:27-33; Luke 9:18-22)Jesus and the apostles travelled up to Caesarea Philippi, in the far north of Palestine. While there, Jesus asked the apostles who they believed him to be. Peter, probably speaking for the group, replied that he was the promised Messiah, the Son of God (Matthew 16:13-16).Delighted at this insight, Jesus told the group (through words addressed to their spokesman Peter) that they would be the foundation on which... 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 16:16

the Christ = the Messiah. The 1611 edition of the Authorized Version reads "Thou art Christ". read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:17

Blessed = Happy. See note on Matthew 5:3 . Simon Bar-jona = Simon, son of Jonah. The Lord uses his human name and parentage in contrast with the divine origin of the revelation made to him. Bar-jona. Aramaic. See App-94 .:28. Occurs only here. flesh and blood. Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6 , for a mortal human being in contrast with God the Father in the heavens. See 1 Corinthians 15:50 . Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:16 . Ephesians 6:12 .Hebrews 2:14 . heaven =... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:18

I say also = I also say (as well as the Father), looking back to a preceding Agent with Whom the Lord associates Himself. thou art Peter. See App-147 . Peter. Greek. petros. A stone (loose and movable), as in John 1:42 . this. Very emphatic, as though pointing to Himself. See notes on John 2:19 ; John 6:58 . One of three important passages where "this" stands for the speaker. See notes on John 2:19 , and John 6:58 . this rock = Greek. petra . Petra is Feminine, and therefore could not... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:19

the keys. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the power to open. Christ has the keys of Hades; Peter had the keys of the kingdom. See next note. the kingdom of heaven = the kingdom of the heavens. See App-112 , and App-114 . This power Peter exercised in Acts 2:0 in Israel, and Acts 10:0 among the Gentiles. Not the "Church" of the mystery (Ephesians 3:0 ). thou shalt bind, &c. This power was given to the others (Matthew 18:18 . John 20:23 ), and exercised in Acts... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:20

Jesus. All the texts omit this, here, with Syriac. the Christ = the Messiah. See App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:21

From that time, &c. This commences the third period of the Lord's ministry, the subject of which is the rejection of Messiah. See App-119 . began, &c. This is stated four times (here, Matthew 17:22 ; Matthew 20:17 ; Matthew 20:28 ). See the Structure above; each time with an additional feature. must. Note the necessity (Luke 24:26 ). be raised again. Omit "again". Not the same word as in Matthew 17:9 , but the same as in Matthew 17:23 . the third day. The first occurrence of this... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 16:22

took Him = took Him aside. Be it far from Thee = "[God] be merciful to Thee". A pure Hebraism. See 1 Chronicles 11:19 . not = by no means. read more

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