Matthew 20:17
Apart ( κατ' ιδιαν ). This is the prediction in Matthew of the cross (16:21; 17:22; 20:17). "Aside by themselves" (Moffatt). The verb is παρελαβεν. Jesus is having his inward struggle (Mr 10:32) and makes one more effort to get the Twelve to understand him.
Copyright information for
RWP