None of Christ’s miracles are recorded in this chapter, but four of his discourses. Here is, I. A conference with the Pharisees, who challenged him to show them a sign from heaven, Matthew 16:1-16:4. II. Another with his disciples about the leaven of the Pharisees, Matthew 16:5-16:12. III. Another with them concerning himself, as the Christ, and concerning his church built upon him, Matthew 16:13-16:20. IV. Another concerning his sufferings for them, and theirs for him, Matthew 16:21-16:28. And all these are written for our learning. MHBCC 946.1