43 [a]And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God: and while they all wondered at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

44 [b]Mark these words diligently: (A)for it shall come to pass, that the son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

45 But they understood not that word: for it was hid from them, so that they could not perceive it: and they feared to ask him of that word.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 9:43 We have no cause to promise ourselves rest and quietness in this world, seeing that they themselves which seemed to fawn upon Christ, do shortly after crucify him.
  2. Luke 9:44 Give diligent ear unto them, and when you have once heard them, see that you keep them.

43 And they were all amazed at the greatness of God.

Jesus Predicts His Death a Second Time

While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did, he said to his disciples, 44 “Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you: The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men.”(A) 45 But they did not understand what this meant. It was hidden from them, so that they did not grasp it,(B) and they were afraid to ask him about it.

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