Interviewer: So, Matthew, could you share with us the specific passage from your writing in the Bible, the verse that talks about Jesus predicting his death and resurrection?

Matthew: Of course. In Matthew 20: 17-19, I wrote about how Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, and he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day, he will be raised to life.”

Interviewer: That’s a very powerful and impactful statement from Jesus. How did you feel when you were writing about this prediction?

Matthew: It was a profound moment for me as his disciple and as a follower of Jesus. I felt a mix of emotions – sadness at the thought of his suffering and death, but also hope and faith in his promise of resurrection. I knew it was essential to record this significant event, as it foreshadowed the ultimate sacrifice and triumph of Jesus.

Interviewer: Thank you for sharing that insight, Matthew. It’s clear that this passage has a deep significance in the gospel and the overall story of Jesus.