John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 8:34
34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Ver. 34. Whosoever will come after me ] See Trapp on " Mat 10:38 " See Trapp on " Mat 16:24 " Let him deny himself ] Christianity (saith one) is perpetua naturae violentia, a continual crossing of corrupt nature. Take up his cross ] It is but a delicacy that men dream of to divide Christ and his cross.... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Mark 8:33
33 But when he had turned about and looked on his disciples, he rebuked Peter, saying, Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men. Ver. 33. See Trapp on " Mat 16:22 " See Trapp on " Mat 16:23 " read more