Luke 9:45

But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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

44And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass, that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

46And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22And Peter taking him, began to rebuke him, saying: Lord, be it far from thee, this shall not be unto thee.

Mark 8:32And he spoke the word openly. And Peter taking him, began to rebuke him.

Mark 9:32And they came to Capharnaum. And when they were in the house, he asked them: What did you treat of in the way?

Luke 9:46And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

John 4:33The disciples therefore said one to another: Hath any man brought him to eat?

John 12:34The multitude answered him: We have heard out of the law, that Christ abideth for ever; and how sayest thou: 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 →

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