Matthew 20:18

The Passion Translation

“Listen to me. We’re on our way to Jerusalem, and I need to remind you that the Son of Man will be handed over to the religious leaders and scholars, and they will sentence him to be executed.

Cross References

Matthew 10:4

Simon, the former member of the Zealot party, and Judas the locksmith, who eventually betrayed Jesus.

Matthew 16:21

From then on Jesus began to clearly reveal to his disciples that he was destined to go to Jerusalem and suffer injustice from the elders, leading priests, and religious scholars. He also explained that he would be killed and three days later be raised to life again.

Matthew 26:2

“You know that the Feast of the Passover begins in two more days. That’s when the Son of Man will be betrayed and handed over to be crucified.”

Matthew 26:66

Turning to the council he said, “Now, what is your verdict?” “He’s guilty and deserves the death penalty!” they answered.

Matthew 27:1

Before dawn that morning, all the chief priests and religious leaders resolved to take action against Jesus and decided that he should be executed.

Luke 22:71

They all shouted, “We’ve heard it from his very lips! What further proof do we need?”

Acts 2:23

This Man’s destiny was prearranged, for God knew that Jesus would be handed over to you to be crucified and that you would execute him on a cross by the hands of lawless men. Yet it was all part of his predetermined plan.