How do we know that Jesus had to suffer according to the Bible?

From the beginning of His ministry, Jesus foretold His suffering and death to His disciples, indicating it was a necessary part of God's plan for redemption (Luke 24:26). Throughout the Old Testament, prophecies and symbols pointed to the suffering servant theme, as illustrated in Isaiah 53, where it is declared that the Messiah would be 'wounded for our transgressions' and 'bruised for our iniquities.' The New Testament reiterates this purpose, showing that the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion were predetermined by God (Acts 2:23). His suffering was not an accident or a defeat, but a planned act of love providing atonement for sin, demonstrating that the path to salvation is paved through His suffering and sacrifice.