‏ 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.

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