22 Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. (Luke 9:22 KJV)
Jesus Foretells His Death
Earlier, Peter confessed Jesus as the Messiah. Then Jesus warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he is the Messiah (Luke 9:18-21). Next, Jesus spoke plainly about his upcoming suffering and death—something he had not done earlier. Now that the disciples were firm in their faith, he revealed that he would suffer, be rejected, killed, and rise again (Luke 9:22). These events would be the ultimate confirmation of his identity as the Christ. Only after his resurrection and the sending of the Spirit (Acts 2:33) would they fully understand.