# Connecting Statement:

Jesus begins to teach his disciples.

# The days are coming when

The idea of days days coming represents something being soon. Alternate translation: "A time is coming when" or "Soon" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])

# you will desire to see

"you will want very much to see" or "you will wish to experience"

# one of the days of the Son of Man

This refers to the kingdom of God. Alternate translation: "one of the days when the Son of Man will rule as king" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# the Son of Man

Jesus is speaking about himself. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# but you will not see it

"you will not experience it"