Luke 9:45

But they understood not that saying, because it was hidden from them that they should not know it: and they feared to ask of him concerning that saying.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

44Treasure these words in your ears; for the Son of man is to be delivered into the hands of men.

46And there entered among them the thought, Who should be greatest among them?

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22Then Kipha took him (apart?) and began to expostulate with him, and said, Far be it from thee, my Lord, that this should be to thee!

Mark 8:32And he spake the word with them fully. And Kipha took him, and began to chide him.

Mark 9:32But they understood not his word, and feared to ask him.

Luke 9:46And there entered among them the thought, Who should be greatest among them?

John 4:33The disciples say among themselves, Has any man brought him somewhat to eat?

John 12:34The people said to him, We have heard from the law that the Meshicha for ever abideth: how sayest thou that the Son of man is 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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