Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.
Listen carefully and let this really sink in: I'm going to be handed over to people who will hurt me.
Jesus was telling his friends the hard truth about what was coming, even when they didn't want to hear it.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is speaking to His disciples during His ministry in Galilee, shortly after events like the Transfiguration and miracles, as He begins to prepare them for His suffering and death. This verse uses the title "Son of Man," drawn from the Old Testament book of Daniel, to emphasize Jesus' divine identity and human vulnerability. At this point, Jesus is urging His followers to pay close attention because His betrayal and arrest are part of God's unfolding plan.
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