In an earlier parable, Jesus reveals his purpose of traveling abroad, namely, “to secure kingly power for himself. ”
(‏ لو ١٩ :‏ ١٢‏ )‏ إِلَّا أَنَّهُ لَمْ يُحْرِزْ سُلْطَةَ مَلَكُوتِهِ ٱلْكَامِلَةَ فَوْرَ صُعُودِهِ إِلَى ٱلسَّمَاءِ .‏