Luke 9:45

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not, and they were afraid to ask Him concerning it.

1770 John Worsley NT

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

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

46Then a dispute rose among them, which of them should be greatest.

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22Then Peter took Him and began to expostulate with Him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: may this never be unto thee.

Mark 8:32And this He spake plainly and openly. Upon which Peter began to rebuke Him.

Mark 9:32But they knew not his meaning, and were afraid to ask Him.

Luke 9:46Then a dispute rose among them, which of them should be greatest.

John 4:33Therefore the disciples said one to another, Hath any one brought Him aught to eat?

John 12:34The people answered Him, We have heard out of the law, that the Messiah 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 →

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