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44 Let these words sink into your ears; for the Son of man is about to be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they might not understand it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. 46 And there arose a contention among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him, 48 and said to them: Whoever will receive this little child on my account, receives me; and whoever will receive me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. 49 And John answered and said: Master, we saw a certain one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he does not follow with us. 50 And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not; for whoever is not against us, is for us. 51 And it came to pass, as the time for him to be taken up into heaven had fully come, that he set his face steadfastly to go up to Jerusalem. 52 And he sent messengers before his face; and they went, and entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for him. 53 And they did not receive him, because his face was turned toward Jerusalem. 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said: Lord, is it thy will that we command fire to come down from heaven and destroy them, even as Elijah did? 55 But he turned and rebuked them, and said: You know not of what spirit you are. 56 And they went to another village. 57 And it came to pass, as they were going on their journey, that a certain man said to him: Lord, I will follow thee wherever thou shalt go. 58 And Jesus said to him: The foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have roosts, but the Son of man has not where to lay his head. 59 And he said to another: Follow me. But he replied: Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father. 60 Jesus said: Let the dead bury their own dead; but do you go and publish abroad the kingdom of God. 61 And another said: I will follow thee, Lord; but first permit me to take leave of those at home. 62 Jesus said to him: No one that puts his hand to the plow, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Luke 9:44-62, Anderson New Testament. Public domain.
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