Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
43 And they were all astounded at the majesty of God.
Jesus Predicts His Death
But while all were marveling at everything which He was doing, He said to His disciples, 44 “You put these words into your ears— for the Son of Man is going to be handed-over into the hands of men”. 45 But the ones were not understanding this statement. And it had been concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were fearing to ask Him about this statement.
The Disciples Argue Over Who Is The Greatest. Jesus Says The Least Is The Greatest
46 And an argument came-in among them as to which of them might be greater[a]. 47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their heart, having taken-hold-of a child, stood him[b] beside Himself, 48 and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child on the basis of My name, welcomes Me. And whoever welcomes Me, welcomes the One having sent Me forth. For the one being least among you all, this one is great[c]”.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing