26:31 {8} Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
(8) Christ, here taking more care of his disciples than of himself, forewarns them of their falling away, and provides them with some comfort.
26:31 Shall be offended. Compare Mr 14:26-31 Lu 22:31-34 Joh 13:37-38.
It is written. See Zec 13:7.
The shepherd. Christ.
The sheep. His disciples.
26:31 All ye will be offended at me - Something will happen to me, which will occasion your falling into sin by forsaking me. Zech 13:7.
26:31-35 Improper self-confidence, like that of Peter, is the first step to a fall. There is a proneness in all of us to be over-confident. But those fall soonest and foulest, who are the most confident in themselves. Those are least safe, who think themselves most secure. Satan is active to lead such astray; they are most off their guard: God leaves them to themselves, to humble them.
