Matthew 20:17
New International Version
Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them,

New Living Translation
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and told them what was going to happen to him.

English Standard Version
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,

Berean Standard Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside themselves on the way, and said to them,

King James Bible
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them,

New King James Version
Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them,

New American Standard Bible
As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the road He said to them,

NASB 1995
As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

NASB 1977
And as Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

Legacy Standard Bible
And as Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

Amplified Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve [disciples] aside, and along the way He said to them,

Christian Standard Bible
While going up to Jerusalem, Jesus took the twelve disciples aside privately and said to them on the way,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While going up to Jerusalem, Jesus took the 12 disciples aside privately and said to them on the way:

American Standard Version
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples apart, and on the way he said unto them,

Contemporary English Version
As Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, he took his twelve disciples aside and told them in private:

English Revised Version
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples apart, and in the way he said unto them,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, he took the twelve apostles aside and said to them privately,

Good News Translation
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and spoke to them privately, as they walked along.

International Standard Version
When Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and told them as they were walking along,

Majority Standard Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said,

NET Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve aside privately and said to them on the way,

New Heart English Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the Twelve aside, and on the way he said to them,

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said to them,

Weymouth New Testament
Jesus was now going up to Jerusalem, and He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

World English Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples by themselves in the way and said to them,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside themselves on the way, and said to them,

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples by themselves in the way, and said to them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and he said to them,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples apart, and said to them:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jesus, ascending to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside in private and said to them:

New American Bible
As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve [disciples] aside by themselves, and said to them on the way,

New Revised Standard Version
While Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and said to them on the way,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now Jesus was ready to go up to Jerusalem; and he took his twelve disciples apart on the road, and he said to them,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yeshua was prepared to go up to Jerusalem and he took aside his twelve disciples privately on the road and he said to them:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside on his journey, and said to them:

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples privately, on the way and said to them,

Haweis New Testament
And Jesus going up to Jerusalem, took his twelve disciples aside on the road, and said to them;

Mace New Testament
As Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples in private, and said to them,

Weymouth New Testament
Jesus was now going up to Jerusalem, and He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them,

Worrell New Testament
And, when about to go up to Jerusalem, Jesus took with Him the twelve disciples privately, and on the way He said to them,

Worsley New Testament
And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said unto them, Behold we are going up to Jerusalem,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Third Prediction of the Passion
16So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” 17As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said, 18“Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death…

Cross References
Mark 10:32-34
As they were going up the road to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were amazed, but those who followed were afraid. Again Jesus took the Twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him: / “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles, / who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”

Luke 18:31-34
Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. / He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. / They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.” ...

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

Matthew 17:22-23
When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. / They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved.

John 12:12-16
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ...

Acts 2:22-24
Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. / He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. / But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

Psalm 22:16-18
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Daniel 9:26
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.

John 2:19-22
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. ...

John 10:17-18
The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. / No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.”

Acts 3:18
But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer.

Romans 5:6-8
For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. / Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. / But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

1 Peter 1:10-11
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus going up to Jerusalem took the twelve disciples apart in the way, and said to them,

Jesus.

Mark 10:32-34
And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, …

Luke 18:31-34
Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished…

John 12:12
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

took.

Matthew 13:11
He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Matthew 16:13
When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

Genesis 18:17
And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;

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As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem
The phrase "going up to Jerusalem" is significant both geographically and spiritually. Geographically, Jerusalem is situated on a hill, so one would literally go "up" to reach it. Spiritually, Jerusalem is the center of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, making it a focal point for Jesus' mission. The Greek word for "going up" (ἀναβαίνω, anabainō) often implies an ascent, not just in physical terms but also in terms of purpose and destiny. Jesus' journey to Jerusalem is a deliberate move towards the fulfillment of His redemptive work, underscoring His obedience to the Father's will.

He took the twelve disciples aside
The act of taking the disciples "aside" indicates a moment of intimacy and importance. The Greek word for "aside" (κατ' ἰδίαν, kat' idian) suggests a private setting, away from the crowds. This reflects Jesus' intentionality in preparing His closest followers for the events that are about to unfold. The number "twelve" is significant, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and by extension, the foundation of the new covenant community. Jesus is investing in these men who will carry forward His mission after His departure.

and said to them on the way
The phrase "on the way" (ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ, en tē hodō) is not just a geographical note but also a metaphor for discipleship. The "way" is a journey, a path of following Jesus that involves learning, growth, and sometimes suffering. In the early Christian community, followers of Jesus were often referred to as "the Way" (Acts 9:2), highlighting the journey of faith. Jesus' teaching here is part of the ongoing process of preparing His disciples for the challenges and responsibilities they will face. The journey to Jerusalem is both literal and symbolic of the path of obedience and sacrifice that Jesus models for His followers.

(17) And Jesus going up to Jerusalem.--The narrative is not continuous, and in the interval between Matthew 20:16-17 we may probably place our Lord's "abode beyond Jordan" (John 10:40), the raising of Lazarus, and the short sojourn in the city called Ephraim (John 11:54). This would seem to have been followed by a return to Persea, and then the journey to Jerusalem begins. The account in St. Mark adds some significant facts. "Jesus went" (literally, was going--implying continuance) "before them." It was as though the burden of the work on which He was entering pressed heavily on His soul. The shadow of the cross had fallen on Him. He felt something of the conflict which reached its full intensity in Gethsemane, and therefore He needed solitude that He might prepare Himself for the sacrifice by communing with His Father; and instead of journeying with the disciples and holding "sweet converse" with them, went on silently in advance. This departure from His usual custom, and, it may be, the look and manner that accompanied it, impressed the disciples, as was natural, very painfully. "They were amazed, and as they followed, were afraid." It was apparently as explaining what had thus perplexed them that He took the Twelve apart from the others that followed (including probably the Seventy and the company of devout women of Luke 8:2) and told them of the nearness of His passion.

Verses 17-19 - Third and fuller prediction of Jesus sufferings and death. (Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34.) Verse 17. - Going up. This is the usual expression for travelling to the capital, and was particularly appropriate to a journey to Jerusalem, which was set among hills. This last journey of the Redeemer was indeed a steep ascent, the end of which was Calvary. Took (παρέλαβε, took to himself)... apart (κατ ἰδίαν). He was accompanied by many followers, but what he had now to impart was not intended to be divulged to all, but was reserved for the chosen twelve. The mass could not have heard it without offence. In the way. The Vulgate omits these words. The Revised Version, on good authority, alters the received order, reading, and in the way he said unto them. Thus Christ prepared the apostles for the coming time of trial, after they had shown fuller faith in his Godhead.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

was going up
ἀναβαίνων (anabainōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 305: To go up, mount, ascend; of things: I rise, spring up, come up. From ana and the base of basis; to go up.

to
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

Jerusalem,
Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2414: The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma

He took
παρέλαβεν (parelaben)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

twelve
δώδεκα (dōdeka)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427: Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

disciples
μαθητὰς (mathētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

aside
κατ’ (kat’)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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