Shortly after his triumphant entry into Jerusalem in the spring of 33 C.E., Jesus said: “The hour has come for the Son of man to be glorified. ” Although Jesus knew that his death was imminent, he did not let that become the focus in his life, the prime reason for working hard.
(‏ دا ٩ :‏ ٢٧‏ )‏ فَقَدْ أَشَارَتِ ٱلنُّبُوَّةُ إِلَى أَنَّ خِدْمَتَهُ ٱلْأَرْضِيَّةَ كَانَتْ سَتَنْتَهِي « فِي نِصْفِ ٱلْأُسْبُوعِ » ،‏ أَيْ بَعْدَ ثَلَاثِ سَنَوَاتٍ وَنِصْفٍ .‏