Luke 9:45-47

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁴⁵ However, they did not comprehend this saying; and it was kept hidden from them, so that they should not grasp it and understand, and they were afraid to ask Him about the statement.

⁴⁶ But a controversy arose among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in excellence, worth, and authority].

⁴⁷ But Jesus, as He perceived the thoughts of their hearts, took a little child and put him at His side