Luke 9:45
But they did not understand this saying; indeed it was concealed from them, in order that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
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In Context
46Then an argument started among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
Cross References
Matthew 16:22So taking Him aside Peter began to rebuke Him saying: “Mercy to you, Lord! This shall not happen to you!”
Mark 8:32He said these things quite plainly. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him.
Mark 9:32But they were not understanding this information, yet were afraid to ask Him.
Luke 9:46Then an argument started among them as to which of them would be the greatest.
John 4:33So the disciples started saying to one another, “Could someone have brought Him something to eat?”
John 12:34The people answered Him: “We have heard from the Law that the Messiah remains forever; and so how can you say, ‘The Son of the Man must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘the Son of the 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 →