Luke 9:43-50
English Standard Version
43 And all were astonished at (A)the majesty of God.
Jesus Again Foretells His Death
(B)But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus[a] said (C)to his disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: (D)The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” 45 (E)But they did not understand this saying, and (F)it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Who Is the Greatest?
46 (G)An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side 48 and said to them, (H)“Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and (I)whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For (J)he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”
Anyone Not Against Us Is For Us
49 (K)John answered, “Master, we saw someone (L)casting out demons in your name, and (M)we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.” 50 But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, (N)for the one who is not against you is for you.”
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