43 And they were all astonished at the greatness of God.(A)

The Second Prediction of His Death

While everyone was amazed at all the things he was doing,(B) he told his disciples, 44 “Let these words sink in:[a] The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”(C)

45 But they did not understand this statement;(D) it was concealed from them so that they could not grasp it,(E) and they were afraid to ask him about it.

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Footnotes

  1. 9:44 Lit “Put these words in your ears

43 And all were astounded at the greatness of God.

Jesus Again Foretells His Death

While everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples,(A) 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.”(B) 45 But they did not understand this saying; its meaning remained concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.(C)

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