And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again.
They're going to beat him and kill him, but on the third day, he's coming back to life.
Death tried to win, but it was only temporary, the comeback was always part of the plan.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Luke's Gospel, Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem and is teaching his disciples about the events that will soon unfold, including his suffering and death at the hands of religious and Roman authorities. This prediction in Luke 18:33 is the third time Jesus foretells his own crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's redemptive mission. It sets the stage for the disciples to witness these events, which would confirm Jesus as the Son of God.
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