Luke 9:45
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.
King James Version
In Context
46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Cross References
Matthew 16:22Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
Mark 8:32And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Mark 9:32But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Luke 9:46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
John 4:33Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
John 12:34The people 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 →