Luke 9:45

And they were not knowing this saying, and it was veiled from them, that they might not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

Young's Literal Translation

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

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

46And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

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Cross References

Matthew 16:22And having taken him aside, Peter began to rebuke him, saying, 'Be kind to thyself, sir; this shall not be to thee;'

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

Mark 9:32but they were not understanding the saying, and they were afraid to question him.

Luke 9:46And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

John 4:33The disciples then said one to another, 'Did any one bring him anything to eat?'

John 12:34the multitude answered him, 'We heard out of the law that the Christ doth remain — to the age; and how dost thou say, That it behoveth the Son of Man to be lifted up? who is this — the 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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