Luke 9:45

But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

In Context

44Let these words go deep into your ears, for the Son of man will be given up into the hands of men.

46Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22And Peter, protesting, said to him, Be it far from you, Lord; it is impossible that this will come about.

Mark 8:32And he said this openly. And Peter took him, and was protesting.

Mark 9:32But the saying was not clear to them, and they were in fear of questioning him about it.

Luke 9:46Now there was a discussion among them about which of them would be the greatest.

John 4:33So the disciples said one to another, Did anyone give him food?

John 12:34Then the people in answer said to him, The law says that the Christ will have life without end: how say you then that it is necessary for the Son of man to be lifted up? Who is this Son of man?

Matthew Henry on Luke 9:44-51

Ambition of the Disciples Reproved. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And… Read the whole commentary →

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