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And all were astounded at the greatness of God. While everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples,
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"Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands."
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But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
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An argument arose among them as to which one of them was the greatest.
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But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side,
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and said to them, "Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest."
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John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us."
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But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him; for whoever is not against you is for you."
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When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
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And he sent messengers ahead of him. On their way they entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him;
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but they did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.