Matthew 17:22-27 The Cross, the Kingdom, and the Coin

The Kamber Commentary 28:20 · Jul 22, 2026 · 19m

In Matthew 17:22–27, Jesus again tells His disciples that He will be betrayed into the hands of men, killed, and raised on the third day. The disciples hear His words, but they are overwhelmed with grief. They understand the suffering He has predicted, yet they do not seem to grasp the promise of resurrection that follows.

Jesus is not being overtaken by circumstances. He knows what awaits Him, and He willingly continues toward Jerusalem. The cross is not an unexpected interruption in His mission—it is central to the purpose for which He came.

When Jesus and His disciples arrive in Capernaum…