Luke 9:45
But they did not understand this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.
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In Context
46Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
Cross References
Matthew 16:22And Peter, taking him aside, began to rebuke him, saying, “Lord, may it be far from you; this shall not happen to you.”
Mark 8:32And he spoke the word openly. And Peter, taking him aside, began to correct him.
Mark 9:32And they went to Capernaum. And when they were in the house, he questioned them, “What did you discuss on the way?”
Luke 9:46Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.
John 4:33Therefore, the disciples said to one another, “Could someone have brought him something to eat?”
John 12:34The crowd answered him: “We have heard, from the law, that the Christ remains forever. And so how can you say, ‘The Son of man must 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 →