Predictions from Jesus that have come true

In addition to being the son of God, Jesus Christ was also a prophet. And not only was his own life a fulfilled prophecy, but, according to the Bible, Jesus also predicted numerous events. These range from episodes from his own life, including his death and resurrection, to the future of Israel and its people.

Jesus predicted that the story of Mary of Bethany would be told

Jesus’ disciples rebuked Mary of Bethany for wasting too much oil, after she poured it on the body of Jesus. This was done in anticipation of his death.

Jesus predicted that he would be betrayed by one of his disciples

The prediction that one of Jesus' own disciples would betray him is mentioned in Matthew 26:21-22: “And as they were eating, he said, 'Truly I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.' And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, 'Is it I, Lord?'"

Jesus predicted that all of his disciples would abandon him when he was betrayed

Matthew 26:31-32 details Jesus’ prediction that his disciples would leave him. It reads: “Then Jesus told them, 'This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: "I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered." But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.'"

Jesus predicted that Peter would deny him three times

Jesus accurately predicted that his disciple Peter would deny knowing him three times. “Peter replied, 'Even if all fall away on account of you, I never will.' 'I tell you the truth,' Jesus answered, 'This very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times,'" (Matthew 26:33-34).

Jesus predicted that religious rulers would cause him suffering

Religious rulers made Jesus physically suffer. The prediction is mentioned in Matthew 16:21: “From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”

Jesus predicted that he would die in Jerusalem

Matthew 16:21 also mentions that Jesus predicted his place of death would be Jerusalem. In fact, the verse mentions that Jesus predicted he would “be killed.”

Jesus predicted that he would die by crucifixion

The shockingly accurate prediction was as follows: “You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified,” (Matthew 26:2).

Jesus predicted that he would die during Passover

Jesus predicted that he would be crucified during the Passover celebration. “And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples: 'Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified,'” (Matthew 26:1-2).

Jesus predicted the coming of the Holy Spirit

Jesus predicted that the Holy Spirit would descend onto Earth. “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you,” (John 14:26).

Jesus predicted the destruction of Jerusalem

Jesus predicted the destruction of the city of Jerusalem 40 years before it actually happened. “For days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment around you, surround you and close you in on every side, and level you, and your children within you, to the ground; and they will not leave in you one stone upon another, because you did not know the time of your visitation,” (Luke 19:43-44).

Jesus predicted that these events would occur during his generation

Matthew 24:34 mentions this: “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.”

Jesus predicted that Jewish people would be scattered and held captive

Luke 21:24 reads: “And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations.”