Once again, it becomes clear here that Jesus is more than just a human being (see also John 13:19). He is like God the Father who knows what is coming. The things that happen do not overwhelm him—not even the very dramatic events of the coming Friday. By telling them this in advance, he wants to keep them in the faith. Yes, even more so, he wants to help their faith grow.
We have a Master who never allows things to get out of hand. Knowing this can also encourage us when life seems a complete mystery to us. We have a Saviour who will surely return and who will be close to us in the time before that. What he said just before his ascension to the Father testifies to this, And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age
(Matthew 28:20b).
29 Et maintenant je vous ai dit ces choses avant qu'elles arrivent, afin que, lorsqu'elles arriveront, vous croyiez.