The Roman power was the instrument in God’s hand to prevent the Light of the world from going out in darkness. The cross was lifted, according to the plan of God, in the sight of all nations, tongues, and people, calling their attention to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. {3SP 181.1}

Herren brugte den romerske magt som et middel til at forhindre, at verdens lys skulle udslukkes i mørke. Korset blev ophøjet i overensstemmelse med Guds plan, så at alle nationer, tungemål og folk kunne se derpå, og det hendrager deres opmærksomhed til det Guds Lam, som borttager verdens synd.