Jesus himself explained the meaning that his death and resurrection have for us. Referring to himself, he said: “The Son of man must be lifted up, that everyone believing in him may have everlasting life.
كما ان يسوع اوضح شخصيا ما يعنيه موته وقيامته بالنسبة الينا حين قال عن نفسه :‏ « لا بد ان يُرفع ابن الانسان ،‏ لتكون لكل من يؤمن به حياة ابدية .‏