KJV ORIGINAL
Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
He said, 'The Son of Man has to be handed over to sinful people, crucified, and then come back to life on the third day.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus told them exactly what would happen, the worst thing, then the best thing.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse is part of the angels' message to the women at Jesus' empty tomb, reminding them of Jesus' own predictions about his suffering and resurrection. Jesus, referred to as the Son of Man, had foretold his betrayal, crucifixion, and rising on the third day during his ministry in first-century Judea under Roman rule. This event connects to the broader biblical narrative of fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah.
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