Luke 9:45-47
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
45 But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
The Greatest in the Kingdom.(A) 46 [a]An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.(B) 47 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side
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- 9:46–50 These two incidents focus on attitudes that are opposed to Christian discipleship: rivalry and intolerance of outsiders.
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