World English Bible
Luke 9:45
“But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.”
Verse in context — Luke 9
43
They were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
44
Let these words sink into your ears, for the Son of Man will be delivered up into the hands of men.
45
But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46
There arose an argument among them about which of them was the greatest.
47
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
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