Matthew 16:21 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

From that time, &c. This commences the third period of the Lord's ministry, the subject of which is the rejection of Messiah. See App-119.

began, &c. This is stated four times (here, Matthew 17:22; Matthew 20:17; Matthew 20:28). See the Structure above; each time with an additional feature.

must. Note the necessity (Luke 24:26).

be raised again. Omit "again". Not the same word as in Matthew 17:9, but the same as in Matthew 17:23.

the third day. The first occurrence of this expression (canonically). See App-148.

Matthew 16:21

21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.