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mission of Jesus was confined to the house of Israel and that he was determined to go in search of the lost tribes in the countries in which they were scattered. If he had died on the cross at the age of 33 years, how were these prophecies fulfilled? It would mean that he had failed altogether in his mission. In conclusion, I would draw attention to the remarkable fact that the Holy Quran affirms in the clearest terms that God Almighty saved Jesus from death upon the cross, and that far from becoming accursed, God exalted him spiritually to Himself. For instance: The enemies of Jesus devised their plans (to destroy him), and God devised His plan (to save him); God is the best of planners. (Holy Quran, aal-e-'Imran 3:55) God reassured Jesus: I shall cause thee to die a natural death, and shall exalt thee to Myself, and shall clear thee from the calumnies of those who disbelieve, and shall place those who follow thee above those who disbelieve, until the Day of Judgment; and then to Me shall be your return and I will judge between you concerning that wherein you differ. (Holy Quran, aal-e-'Imran 3:56) 133