Matthew 20:17-19: Jesus ascent, triumphal entry, betrayal and false trials, death by crucifixion by the Gentiles (Romans) & resurrection prophesied

Jesus starkly and plainly tells them what is definitely set to come. He does this not only to prepare them, but to walk according to prophesy, and to break up any false expectations of the realization of Israel’s millennial kingdom without there first being the blood of the cup of the New Covenant being spilled.