Luke 9:45
And they did not understand this word, and it was hidden from them, in order that they should not understand it: and they were afraid to ask Him concerning this word.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
46And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater.
Cross References
Matthew 16:22And Peter taking Him to him, began to rebuke Him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord; because this shall not be unto thee.
Mark 8:32And He was boldly speaking the word. And Peter taking Him to him began to rebuke Him.
Mark 9:32And they did not understand the word, and they were afraid to ask Him.
Luke 9:46And a dispute came in among them, as to which one of them might be the greater.
John 4:33Then His disciples were speaking to one another, Whether has any one brought Him something to eat?
John 12:34Then the multitude responded to Him; We have heard from the law that Christ abideth forever; and how do You say, That it behooveth the Son of man 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 →