But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Luke 9:45 in context
Luke 9:42–48
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While he was still coming, the demon threw him down and convulsed him violently. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
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They were all astonished at the majesty of God.
But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
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“Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.”
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But they didn’t understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46
An argument arose among them about which of them was the greatest.
47
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
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and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in my name receives me. Whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For whoever is least among you all, this one will be great.”
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