M A T T H E W.
CHAP. XVII.
In this chapter we have, I. Christ in his pomp and glory transfigured, Matthew 17:1-3. II. Christ in his power and grace, casting the devil out of a child, Matthew 17:14-21. And, III. Christ in his poverty and great humiliation, 1. Foretelling his own sufferings, Matthew 17:22; Matthew 17:23. 2. Paying tribute, Matthew 17:24-27. So that here is Christ, the Brightness of his Father's glory, by himself purging our sins, paying our debts, and destroying for us him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. Thus were the several indications of Christ's gracious intentions admirable interwoven.