Luke 9:44-50

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 9:44-50

44“Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.”
45But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.
47But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
48And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”
49“Master,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not accompany us.”
50“Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
— Luke 9:44-50

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