Jesus Again Talks About His Death^(A)

³⁰ Then Jesus and his ·followers [disciples] left that place and went through Galilee. He didn’t want anyone to know where he was, ³¹ because he was teaching his ·followers [disciples]. He said to them, “The Son of Man will be ·handed over [delivered over; betrayed] to ·people [^Lhuman hands], and they will kill him [^Cthe “handing over” may be Judas’ betrayal or God’s actions in “giving up” his Son to accomplish salvation; Rom. 4:25]. After three days, he will rise from the dead.” ³² But they did not understand what Jesus meant, and they were afraid to ask him.

Jesus Talks About His Death^(A)

²² While Jesus’ ·followers [disciples] were gathering in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man will be ·handed over [betrayed/delivered over] to ·people [^Lhuman hands], ²³ and they will kill him [^Cthe “handing over” may be Judas’ betrayal or God’s actions in “giving up” his Son to accomplish salvation; Rom. 4:25]. But on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the ·followers [disciples] were ·filled with sadness [greatly distressed].

⁴³ All the people were ·amazed [astonished; awestruck] at the ·great power [majesty; greatness] of God.

Jesus Talks About His Death^(A)

While everyone was ·wondering [marveling] about all that Jesus did, he said to his ·followers [disciples], ⁴⁴ “·Don’t forget what I tell you now [^LPut these words into your ears]: [^LFor] The Son of Man will be ·handed over [betrayed; delivered] to ·people [his enemies; ^Lhuman hands].” ⁴⁵ But ·the followers [^Lthey] did not understand ·what this meant [^Lthis word/statement]; the meaning was hidden from them so they could not ·understand [perceive it; grasp it]. But they were afraid to ask Jesus about it.