The words, "Mine hour is not yet come," point to the fact that every act of Christ's life on earth was in fulfillment of the plan that had existed from the days of eternity. Before He came to earth, the plan lay out before Him, perfect in all its details. But as He walked among men, He was guided, step by step, by the Father's will. He did not hesitate to act at the appointed time. With the same submission He waited until the time had come.

Ordene: "Min time er endnu ikke kommet " viser hen til den kendsgerning, at enhver af Kristi handlinger under hans liv på jorden skete til opfyldelse af den plan, der havde været til fra evigheds dage. Før han kom ned til jorden, lå planen klar foran ham, fuldendt i de mindste enkeltheder. Men medens han vandrede blandt mennesker, blev han skridt for skridt ledet efter sin Faders vilje. Han tøvede ikke med at handle i den fastsatte tid, og med den samme lydighed ventede han, indtil tiden var inde.