The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
The Son of Man is going to die exactly like the scriptures said he would. But seriously, the person who betrays him is in for something terrible, honestly, it would've been better if that guy was never even born.
Even when God's plan unfolds perfectly, the people who choose to do evil still face the consequences.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during the Last Supper, where Jesus is sharing a final meal with His disciples in Jerusalem around 30 AD, just before His arrest and crucifixion. Jesus is referring to Himself as the Son of Man and foretelling His betrayal by Judas Iscariot, which aligns with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering, such as those in the Psalms and Isaiah. This highlights God's sovereign plan unfolding through human events, emphasizing the gravity of betrayal in the context of divine purpose.
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