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And when they abode together in Galilee, Jesus said to them: The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
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Observe how the apostles, despite Peter having already faced rebuke, and despite Moses and Elijah referring to suffering as glory, still failed to grasp the depth of Christ's message. The Father had proclaimed from heaven, and numerous miracles had taken place, with the resurrection imminent, as Christ had promised that He would not remain in the grip of death but would rise again on the third day. Nevertheless, they were troubled by His words and succumbed to sorrow. This reaction stemmed from their inability to truly comprehend the significance of Christ's teachings, as indicated in the accounts of Mark and Luke. One Gospel states, \\"They did not understand the saying, and were afraid to ask Him\\" (Mark 9:32), while the other notes, \\"The saying was concealed from them, so that they would not grasp it, and they were afraid to ask Him about the saying\\" (Luke 9:45). Yet, if they were utterly confused, how could they be sorrowful? It would be inaccurate to claim they understood nothing; they were aware of His impending death, as it was a frequent topic of discussion. However, the notion that such a death could occur to Him, followed by its swift erasure and the multitude of blessings it would bring, was beyond their current understanding, as was the concept of the resurrection. Their deep love for the Master was the source of their grief."},{"author-name":"Cyrill of Alexandria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88a8ea5c988a4fc073480_Cyrill%20of%20Alexandria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":5,"exegesis-text":"He led the first apostles to the mountain and unveiled the glory with which He would illuminate the world in His appointed time. Upon descending from the mountain, He freed a man from a malevolent and tormenting spirit. It was essential that He endure a redemptive suffering for us and bear the ignorance of the Jewish people. Understandably, the disciples were troubled by the situation, pondering among themselves, \\"How can it be that He who has raised so many from death by divine power, who commanded the winds and spirits, and who vanquished Satan with a mere word, is now being ensnared by those who crave His demise? Have we been misled into believing Him to be God?\\" To reveal the entirety of the future to them, He discloses the mystery of suffering."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He frequently informs them of the impending suffering, so they do not mistakenly believe that He endures it involuntarily, and to help them prepare and remain untroubled by the unforeseen occurrence when it arrives."},{"author-name":"Nicephoros (Theotokis)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8958407451968d9c204fb_Nicephoros%20(Theotokis).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Following the miraculous acts He had carried out, Jesus departed from that location, as recorded by the Evangelist Mark, and traveled with His disciples throughout Galilee. While in Galilee, He predicted to His disciples the betrayal by Judas, along with His impending suffering and death, so that this revelation would not catch them off guard (Mark 9:31). Understanding that this announcement deeply sadded them, He also spoke of His resurrection on the third day to help ease their troubled hearts."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Arrival at Capernaum It has been previously noted that after teaching on the bread of life, Jesus sought solitude away from the crowds, desiring to be alone with His disciples. As He made His way to Capernaum, Jesus traveled through Galilee, wanting to remain unnoticed. The apostles were reluctant to accept that the genuine Messiah, destined to redeem the Jewish people, could face suffering and death; this notion conflicted with their expectations of the Messiah. Thus, the prospect of Jesus’ death could momentarily weaken their faith in Him until His resurrection. Consequently, during their last private moments together, Christ repeatedly emphasized that He was destined to die according to His Father's plan, but He would also rise again on the third day. However, they remained unable to grasp His message and were hesitant to inquire for clarification (Luke 9:45). Their attachment to the vision of restoring the Kingdom of Israel left them fearful of delving into the details of His impending sufferings, as they dreaded the possibility of hearing even more sorrowful news."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"As they were in Galilee, St. Matthew notes that while the crowd was amazed by Jesus' actions, He took the opportunity to remind His disciples of His impending sufferings. Jesus said to them, \\"Do not be swayed by the admiration expressed by the crowds for My miracles. This very people will abandon Me. Allow these words to bolster your faith in My divine identity, but do not assume that I will exploit their affection to proclaim Myself as the Messiah, the victor they anticipate. Hear clearly the words: 'The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men.'\\""},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"\\"In Galilee\\": refer to the commentary on Matthew 2:22. - \\"He shall be delivered,\\" etc.: this echoes what was communicated to them following the transfiguration (Matt. 16:21). The Lord recognized that the disciples particularly required an awareness of the impending nature of His suffering, death, and resurrection (see note on Matthew 16:21). Consequently, He reiterates these truths to reinforce them in their hearts and minds."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"From the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus Christ made His way toward Capernaum, intentionally keeping His presence a secret as He traveled through Galilee. Along the journey, He reiterated to His disciples the foreboding events that awaited Him in Jerusalem. This was done so that they would not perceive His suffering as forced, allowing them to mentally prepare for the suffering ahead and not to be taken by surprise when it occurred. “Put these words into your ears - remember and know that all this will come true: the Son of Man will be betrayed into the hands of mankind, and they will kill Him, and having been killed, He will rise again the third day.” This prophecy stood in stark contrast to the hopeful visions of a glorious Messianic reign that the disciples cherished, leading them to deep sorrow, even as they had yet to grasp the full weight of Jesus' words. They struggled to accept the notion of their esteemed Master, who traveled about doing good and healing all (Acts 10:38), facing the threat of a violent death. Furthermore, they found it difficult to comprehend the concept of resurrection. As noted by the holy Evangelist Luke, the meaning of the Lord’s statement remained concealed from them. Remembering Peter’s earlier rebuke after he contradicted this same prophecy (Matthew 16:22-23), they felt hesitant to seek further understanding of their confusion."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Following the occurrences on the Mount of Transfiguration and at its base, Jesus Christ, as recorded by Mark, went through Galilee and wished to keep this journey unknown to others. Thus, His passage through Galilee was veiled in secrecy. The reasoning behind Christ's desire to travel discreetly in Galilee at this point is revealed in Mark 9:31; He needed to devote His attention entirely to His disciples, preparing them for the trials of His impending sufferings and death. It is clear from subsequent Gospel narratives (Matthew 19, Mark 10, Luke 9:51) that this journey marked the last before His move to Judea. Here, the Lord once again (Mark 8:31-32) foretells His impending suffering to His disciples. Luke ties this prediction to the profound impact that Jesus’ miracles had on the crowd. While the people marveled at all that Jesus accomplished, He turned to His disciples, saying, etc. Some interpret the term γαρ in verse 44 to mean exactly, suggesting that the disciples should firmly grasp the forthcoming words concerning Christ's sufferings, especially as they were filled with hope for Him as the Messiah due to His miracles. Others take γαρ to mean for, indicating that Jesus wished to remind His disciples of the significant impression His works left on them and the crowd, providing them a foundation of faith to rely upon as He faced His impending suffering."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The Lord, upon stepping away from the gathering of individuals, continued His path in relative obscurity. He devoted more time to His disciples and periodically reminded them that the Son of Man would be handed over to mankind, would suffer death, and on the third day following His death, would rise again. Yet, the disciples remained perplexed by this prophecy. Although they were disheartened by the grim predictions they heard, they hesitated to inquire of Him about their meaning and the necessity behind them."}]}
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