45 But they did not understand this statement;(A) it was concealed from them so that they could not grasp it,(B) and they were afraid to ask him about it.

Who Is the Greatest?

46 An argument started among them about who was the greatest of them.(C) 47 But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts,[a](D) took a little child and had him stand next to him.

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Footnotes

  1. 9:47 Lit the thoughts of their hearts

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