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But they understood not this word: and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.
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And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.
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But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and set him by him,
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And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.
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And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name: and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
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And Jesus said to him: Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.
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And it came to pass, when the days of his assumption were accomplishing, that he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
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And he sent messengers before his face: and going, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.
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And they received him not, because his face was of one going to Jerusalem.
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And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said: Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven and consume them?
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And turning, he rebuked them, saying: you know not of what spirit you are.