Luke 9:45

But, they, understood not this saying, and it had become veiled from them, that they might not grasp it,—and they were afraid to question him, concerning this saying.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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

44Lay, ye, up in your ears, these words; for, the Son of Man, is about to be delivered up, into the hands of men.

46But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22And, taking him aside, Peter began to rebuke him, saying—Mercy on thee Lord! In nowise, shall, this, befall thee.

Mark 8:32And, openly, was he speaking the word. And Peter, taking him aside, began to rebuke him.

Mark 9:32But they were not understanding the declaration, and feared, to question, him.

Luke 9:46But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.

John 4:33The disciples, therefore, began to say, one to another—Hath anyone brought him, to eat?

John 12:34The multitude, therefore, answered him—We, have heard, out of the law, that, the Christ, abideth evermore; How then dost, thou, say,—It behoveth 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 →

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