Luke 9:45
But they understood not this saying, and it was hidden from them, that they perceived it not; and they feared to ask him concerning that saying.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
46And there arose in them the thought[9:46], which of them was greatest.
Cross References
Matthew 16:22And Peter taking him aside began to rebuke him, saying: Be it far from thee, Lord; this shall not be to thee.
Mark 8:32And he spoke that saying openly. And Peter, taking him aside, began to rebuke him.
Mark 9:32But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Luke 9:46And there arose in them the thought[9:46], which of them was greatest.
John 4:33Therefore said the disciples one to another: Has any one brought him aught to eat?
John 12:34The multitude answered him: We heard out of the law that the Christ abides forever; 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 →