KJV ORIGINAL
And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, and shall spit upon him, and shall kill him: and the third day he shall rise again.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They're going to make fun of him, beat him up, spit on him, and kill him. But on the third day, he's coming back to life.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even when everything looks hopeless, the story isn't over yet.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is predicting His own suffering and death as He journeys toward Jerusalem, which sets the stage for the events of His crucifixion. This prophecy draws from Old Testament themes of a suffering servant, like in Isaiah 53, and highlights the fulfillment of God's plan for redemption. It occurs during Jesus' ministry when He is preparing His disciples for the hardships ahead.
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