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983 B
Connecting Statement:
This is the next event in this part of the story that began in Luke 17:20. Jesus is talking to his disciples alone.
gathered the twelve to himself
Jesus took the twelve disciples to a place away from other people where they could be alone.
See, we are going up to Jerusalem
This indicates a significant change in the ministry of Jesus as he goes to Jerusalem for the final time.
that have been written by the prophets
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that the prophets have written" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
the prophets
This refers to the Old Testament prophets.
Son of Man
Jesus speaks of himself as "the Son of Man." Alternate translation: "me, the Son of Man," (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person)
will be accomplished
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "will happen" or "will occur" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)