Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
43 All the people were surprised to see that God has so much power. While the people were wondering about everything Jesus did, he talked to his disciples.
44 He said, `Listen well to what I say. The Son of Man will be given over to men,'
45 But they did not understand what he said. The meaning was hidden from them so they would not understand it. And they were afraid to ask him about it.
46 The disciples started talking among themselves. They quarrelled about which of them was the greatest person.
47 Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he took a child and put him by his side.
48 Then he said, `If anyone takes in a child like this for my sake, he takes in me. And if anyone takes in me, he takes in the one who sent me. The one who takes the least or lowest place among you is the greatest.'
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