New International Version And he said, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” New Living Translation “The Son of Man must suffer many terrible things,” he said. “He will be rejected by the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” English Standard Version saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” Berean Standard Bible “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” Berean Literal Bible having said, “It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and on the third day to be raised.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.” New American Standard Bible saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised on the third day.” NASB 1995 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” NASB 1977 saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.” Legacy Standard Bible saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day.” Amplified Bible saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected [as the Messiah] by the elders and chief priests and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), and be put to death, and on the third day be raised up [from death to life].” Berean Annotated Bible “The Son of Man must suffer many things, He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Christian Standard Bible saying, “It is necessary that the Son of Man suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and be raised the third day.” Holman Christian Standard Bible saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and be raised the third day.” American Standard Version saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. Contemporary English Version Jesus told his disciples, "The nation's leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses will make the Son of Man suffer terribly. They will reject him and kill him, but three days later he will rise to life." English Revised Version saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said that the Son of Man would have to suffer a lot. He would be rejected by the leaders, the chief priests, and the scribes. He would be killed, but on the third day he would come back to life. Good News Translation He also told them, "The Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law. He will be put to death, but three days later he will be raised to life." International Standard Version He said, "The Son of Man must suffer a great deal and be rejected by the elders, the high priests, and the scribes. Then he must be killed, but on the third day he will be raised." NET Bible saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and experts in the law, and be killed, and on the third day be raised." New Heart English Bible saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up." Webster's Bible Translation Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and be raised the third day. Weymouth New Testament and He said, "The Son of Man must suffer much cruelty, be rejected by the Elders and High Priests and Scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day be raised to life again." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day rise again.” World English Bible saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionsaying, “It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and to be raised the third day.” Berean Literal Bible having said, “It is necessary for the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and to be killed, and on the third day to be raised.” Young's Literal Translation saying -- 'It behoveth the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and the third day to be raised.' Smith's Literal Translation Saying, That the Son of man must suffer many things, and be disapproved of by the more ancient and the chief priests and the scribes, and be slain, and be raised up the third day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the ancients and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day rise again. Catholic Public Domain Version saying, “For the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and the leaders of the priests and the scribes, and be killed, and on the third day rise again.” New American Bible He said, “The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised.” New Revised Standard Version saying, “The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, The Son of man must suffer a great many things, and he will be rejected by the elders and the high priests and the scribes, and they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to suffer many things and to be rejected by the Elders and the Chief Priests and Scribes, and they will murder him, and on the third day he will arise.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be put to death, and be raised the third day. Godbey New Testament Saying, Haweis New Testament saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day rise again. Mace New Testament the son of man must suffer many indignities: be rejected by the rulers, the chief priests, and Scribes: be put to death: and the third day be raised again. Weymouth New Testament and He said, "The Son of Man must suffer much cruelty, be rejected by the Elders and High Priests and Scribes, and be put to death, and on the third day be raised to life again." Worrell New Testament saying, Worsley New Testament saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Christ's Passion Foretold21Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone. 22“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.” 23Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.… Cross References “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” Mark 8:31 Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and after three days rise again. Matthew 16:21 From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. Isaiah 53:3-5 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. He said. Mark 9:31 because He was teaching His disciples. He told them, “The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men. They will kill Him, and after three days He will rise.” Matthew 17:22-23 When they gathered together in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. / They will kill Him, and on the third day He will be raised to life.” And the disciples were deeply grieved. Luke 18:31-33 Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. / He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. / They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.” “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, Luke 22:66-71 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, / “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. … Matthew 26:57-68 Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. / But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. … Mark 14:53-65 They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. / Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. … and He must be killed Mark 15:24-25 And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take. / It was the third hour when they crucified Him. Acts 2:23 He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, and on the third day be raised to life.” Matthew 20:19 and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” Luke 24:46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 1 Corinthians 15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, Matthew 20:18-19 “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” Treasury of Scripture 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 9:44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. Luke 18:31-34 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished… Luke 24:7,26 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again… Jump to Previous Behoveth Chief Cruelty Death Elders High Killed Life Priests Raised Rejected Rulers Scribes Side Slain Suffer Teachers Third UndergoJump to Next Behoveth Chief Cruelty Death Elders High Killed Life Priests Raised Rejected Rulers Scribes Side Slain Suffer Teachers Third UndergoLuke 9 1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.7. Herod desires to see Jesus. 10. The apostles return. 12. Jesus feeds five thousand; 18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion; 23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience. 28. The transfiguration. 37. He heals the lunatic; 43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion; 46. commends humility; 51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge. 57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions. “The Son of Man must suffer many things,” Jesus joined Daniel’s glorious Son of Man (Daniel 7:13–14) with Isaiah’s suffering Servant (Isaiah 52:13—53:12). The One destined to receive everlasting dominion would first bear rejection, grief, and death for the sins of His people. His suffering stood within the Father’s saving purpose and was necessary for the fulfillment of Scripture. Mrk 8:31 Then He began to teach them that the Son of Man… He said. Jesus openly instructed His disciples concerning the path before Him. Their confession that He was God’s Messiah needed to be joined with an understanding that His messianic work would not begin with political triumph, but with sacrificial obedience. Mrk 9:31 because He was teaching His disciples. He told them,… “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, The elders, chief priests, and scribes represented the leading religious authorities in Israel and formed the principal membership of the Sanhedrin. Israel’s recognized builders would reject the stone chosen by God, fulfilling Psalm 118:22. Their rejection exposed the tragic blindness of leaders who knew the Scriptures yet refused the One to whom the Scriptures pointed. Luk 22:66-71 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people,… and He must be killed Jesus foretold His death as the deliberate fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan, not as an unforeseen end to His ministry. At the cross, He gave His life as the ransom for many and bore the judgment sin deserved. His death established the basis for forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and the new covenant promised through the prophets. Mrk 15:24-25 And they crucified Him. They also divided… and on the third day be raised to life.” The resurrection would vindicate Jesus as the Messiah and demonstrate that death could not hold Him. God’s raising of His Son fulfilled the pattern seen in Jonah’s three days and confirmed the promise of victory over sin and the grave. His resurrection guarantees the future resurrection and eternal life of all who belong to Him. Mat 20:19 and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Son of ManThis title, used by Jesus, emphasizes His role as the Messiah and His identification with humanity. It is rooted in Daniel 7:13-14, where the "Son of Man" is given authority and glory. 2. Elders, Chief Priests, and Scribes These groups represent the Jewish religious leadership. The elders were respected leaders, the chief priests were responsible for temple rituals, and the scribes were experts in the Law. 3. Rejection and Suffering Jesus foretells His rejection by the religious leaders, which is a pivotal event leading to His crucifixion. This rejection fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the suffering servant (Isaiah 53). 4. Death and Resurrection Jesus predicts His death and resurrection, central events in Christian theology. His resurrection on the third day signifies victory over sin and death. 5. Jerusalem While not mentioned directly in this verse, Jerusalem is the setting for these events, being the center of Jewish religious life and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' MissionJesus' prediction of His suffering and resurrection is central to understanding His mission. He came not just as a teacher or healer but as the Savior who would conquer sin and death. The Necessity of the Cross The use of "must" (Greek: dei) indicates divine necessity. Jesus' suffering and death were not accidents but essential to God's redemptive plan. The Cost of Discipleship Jesus' path of suffering sets a pattern for His followers. Christians are called to take up their cross, embracing sacrifice and self-denial in their walk with Christ. Hope in Resurrection Jesus' resurrection assures believers of their future resurrection and eternal life. It is a source of hope and encouragement in the face of trials. Faithfulness Amid Rejection Jesus' rejection by the religious leaders reminds believers to remain faithful even when facing opposition or misunderstanding from the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 9:22?2. How does Luke 9:22 reveal Jesus' foreknowledge of His suffering and resurrection? 3. What does "Son of Man must suffer" teach about Jesus' mission? 4. How can we prepare for trials, following Jesus' example in Luke 9:22? 5. Connect Luke 9:22 with Isaiah 53:3-5 about the suffering servant. 6. How does Jesus' prediction in Luke 9:22 strengthen your faith in His promises? 7. Why must the Son of Man suffer according to Luke 9:22? 8. How does Luke 9:22 challenge the concept of a triumphant Messiah? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Luke 9:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 9? What Does Luke 9:22 Mean The Son of Man must suffer many thingsJesus begins by naming Himself “Son of Man,” the Daniel 7 figure destined for everlasting dominion, yet He immediately ties that glory to suffering. The word “must” shows divine necessity, not human chance (Luke 24:26; Acts 2:23). • Physical anguish – flogging, thorns, nails, thirst (Mark 15:15-20). • Emotional anguish – betrayal, desertion, mockery (Psalm 69:20; Isaiah 53:3). • Spiritual anguish – bearing sin’s weight (Hebrews 2:10; Isaiah 53:5). Mark’s parallel confirms the plan: “He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things…” (Mark 8:31). He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes The whole Sanhedrin—the very leaders meant to shepherd Israel—will spurn Him, fulfilling Psalm 118:22, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone”. John echoes it: “He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him” (John 1:11). Luke records the moment: “The council of the elders…both the chief priests and scribes, assembled” (Luke 22:66). Their unified rejection proves that Jesus is Messiah even in their denial. He must be killed Prophecy turns fatal: “He was pierced for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). Jesus explains the purpose: “The Son of Man…came…to give His life as a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). • Literal death—“He bowed His head and gave up His spirit” (John 19:30). • Substitutionary death—“Christ also suffered for sins once for all” (1 Peter 3:18). • Predetermined death—“He was delivered up by God’s set plan” (Acts 2:23). And on the third day be raised to life Death is not the end. Jesus promises resurrection, echoing Jonah’s sign (Matthew 12:40). Paul affirms, “He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:4). • Historical fact—“He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:6). • Divine act—“God raised Him…because it was impossible for Him to be held in its clutches” (Acts 2:24). • Living hope—“Because I live, you will live also” (John 14:19). summary Luke 9:22 maps Messiah’s mission: ordained suffering, official rejection, sacrificial death, and victorious resurrection. Each “must” highlights God’s unwavering plan, foretold by the prophets and fulfilled in Jesus. He suffers, dies, and rises so that all who trust Him may share in His life and glory. Verse 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. "See how," as Riggenbach, quoted by Godet, says ('Vie de Jesus,' p. 318), "Jesus was obliged, in the very moment of self-revelation, to veil himself, when he had lighted the fire to cover it again." This dark and terrible prediction came upon the disciples evidently as something new. It was their Master's reply to their confession of faith in him. It said in other words, "You are right in your conception of me and my work. I am the promised King Messiah; but this part of my reign will be made up of affliction and mourning and woe. The great council of the people will reject me, and I shall only enter into my grand Messianic kingdom through the gate of suffering and of death. But do you, my own, be of good cheer. Three days after that death I shall rise again." The enumeration of "elders, chief priests, and scribes" is simply a popular way of describing the great council of the Jewish nation, the Sanhedrin, which was composed of these three important and influential sections of the people.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Theτὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸν (Huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. must Δεῖ (Dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. suffer παθεῖν (pathein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. many things,” πολλὰ (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. He said. εἰπὼν (eipōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “He must be rejected ἀποδοκιμασθῆναι (apodokimasthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 593: To reject after testing (examination), disqualify. From apo and dokimazo; to disapprove, i.e. to repudiate. by ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. elders, πρεσβυτέρων (presbyterōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. chief priests, ἀρχιερέων (archiereōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. scribes, γραμματέων (grammateōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He must be killed ἀποκτανθῆναι (apoktanthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. on the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. third τρίτῃ (tritē) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 5154: Third. Ordinal from treis; third; neuter a third part, or a third time, thirdly. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. be raised to life.” ἐγερθῆναι (egerthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. 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