The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.
The Son of Man is going to die, just like the scriptures said he would. But seriously, the person who betrays him? That guy is in for it. Honestly, it would've been better for him if he was never even born.
Some choices are so devastating that you wish you could undo your entire existence.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the Last Supper in the Gospel of Mark, as Jesus predicts his betrayal by Judas Iscariot while sharing a final meal with his disciples. It reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those in the Psalms, which foretold the Messiah's suffering at the hands of a close associate. In the first-century Jewish context, betrayal by a trusted friend was a profound theme of tragedy and divine judgment, underscoring the gravity of human actions in God's redemptive plan.
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