# Connecting Statement:

This is the next event in this part of the story that began in [Luke 17:20](../17/20.md). Jesus is talking to his disciples alone.

# gathered the twelve to himself

Jesus took the twelve disciples to a place away from other people where they could be alone.

# See, we are going up to Jerusalem

This indicates a significant change in the ministry of Jesus as he goes to Jerusalem for the final time.

# that have been written by the prophets

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "that the prophets have written" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# the prophets

This refers to the Old Testament prophets.

# Son of Man

Jesus speaks of himself as "the Son of Man." Alternate translation: "me, the Son of Man," (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-123person]])

# will be accomplished

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "will happen" or "will occur" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])