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And they were all amazed at the majesty of God. But while everyone marveled at all the things which Jesus did, He said to His disciples,
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"Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men."
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But they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this saying.
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Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.
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And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him,
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and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great."
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Now John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us."
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But Jesus said to him, "Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is on our side."
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Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,
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and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him.
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But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.