Luke 9:43-44

The reaction of the crowd to Jesus’ exorcism (Luke 9:43 a) was typical of the reaction of the multitudes as He continued to minister (Luke 9:43 b). In the context of this popular approval, Jesus revealed again to His disciples that it would not continue. He prefaced His announcement with a demand for attention that sets their incomprehension off more strikingly. This announcement contained new information about His passion, namely, that someone-a human being, but ultimately God-would hand Jesus over to His enemies (cf. Romans 4:25; Romans 8:31-32). Jesus’ use of the title "Son of Man" (Luke 9:44) intensified the horror of such a prospect.