In John 8:58, Jesus claims 'before Abraham was, I am,' directly addressing the crowd's confusion about the eternal Christ.

John 3:14-16 explains the Son of Man being lifted up—the very event the crowd questions, showing it leads to eternal life.

In John 5:25-27, Jesus explains that the Son of Man has authority to give life and execute judgment, reinforcing his divine role and identity.

2 Samuel 7:13 promises David's descendant's throne forever — a key OT source for the crowd's belief that the Messiah remains forever.

Psalm 72:17-19 explicitly says the Messiah's name shall endure forever — directly backing the crowd's claim from the Law.

Psalm 89:36 promises David's throne will endure forever — another OT basis for the crowd's belief about the Messiah's eternity.

Isaiah 9:7 promises the Messiah's government and peace without end—a strong parallel to the crowd's expectation of an eternal Christ.

Isaiah 53:8 describes the suffering servant cut off from the living—contrasting sharply with the crowd's belief that the Christ remains forever.

Daniel 2:44 foretells an eternal kingdom that will never be destroyed—directly aligns with the crowd's claim that the Christ remains forever.

Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man an everlasting dominion—a clear source for the crowd's expectation of an eternal Messiah.

In 2 Samuel 7:16, God promises David an eternal throne, which the crowd understands as the Christ remaining forever.

Luke 23:33 records the crucifixion itself — the event of the Son of Man being 'lifted up' that Jesus had just predicted.

Luke 1:32 affirms Christ's eternal reign, directly addressing the crowd's confusion about the Christ remaining forever.

In Daniel 7:13, the Son of Man comes with clouds, providing the OT source for the title and its divine authority.

In Matthew 22:42-45, Jesus challenges the Pharisees about the Christ being both David's son and Lord, clarifying the dual nature.

Psalm 110:4 declares the Messiah a priest forever—directly supporting the crowd's belief that the Christ remains forever.

Hebrews 7:24 emphasizes Christ's permanent priesthood — supporting the concept of Christ remaining forever that the crowd cites.

Luke 9:45 shows the disciples' inability to understand Jesus' suffering — parallel to the crowd's confusion here about the Son of Man being lifted up.

Romans 5:18 explains that Christ's one death brings justification and life — answering the crowd's confusion about a dying Messiah.