Everyone stood in silence — stunned at the majesty of God.

“Let these words sink into your ears.”His voice was low. “The Son of Man is about to be handed overtranslateTexthanded over (παραδίδοσθαι) ... into human hands“Handed over” is a technical term in the passion narrative — the same word used for Judas' betrayal (22:4, 6, 21, 48). Ancient Christians hearing this would have flinched. “Into human hands” is doubly ominous: the Son of Man, who belongs in God's hands, will be delivered into human ones. The contrast between divine origin and human violence is the point. — into human hands.” They didn't understand. The meaning was hidden from them, somehow sealed off, and they were afraid to ask what he meant.