17:22 {5} And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:
(5) Our minds must be prepared more and more for the offence of the cross.
17:22 While they abode in Galilee. Mark says: They departed from there (from the vicinity of Mt. Hermon) and passed through Galilee (Mr 9:30). Compare also, Lu 9:43-45.
17:22 Mark 9:30; Luke 9:44.
17:22,23 Christ perfectly knew all things that should befall him, yet undertook the work of our redemption, which strongly shows his love. What outward debasement and Divine glory was the life of the Redeemer! And all his humiliation ended in his exaltation. Let us learn to endure the cross, to despise riches and worldly honours, and to be content with his will.
