Second Prediction of the Passion
Jesus again predicts his betrayal, death, and resurrection on the third day. The disciples are deeply grieved but afraid to ask him about it.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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All three Synoptics record the disciples' failure to understand, but Mark and Luke explicitly say they were afraid to ask Jesus what he meant. Matthew says they were "greatly distressed" instead. Mark adds that Jesus was teaching privately, not wanting anyone to know his location in Galilee.
The disciples are "greatly distressed" by the prediction.
Notes that Jesus did not want anyone to know he was passing through Galilee; the disciples were afraid to ask.
The meaning was "concealed from them" and they were afraid to ask.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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