Luke 9:44 cpdv — And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to h…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: “You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.” "

— Luke 9:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 9 — Context

41

And in response, Jesus said: “O unfaithful and perverse generation! How long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here.”

42

And as he was approaching him, the demon threw him down and convulsed him.

43

And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and he healed the boy, and he restored him to his father.

44

And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: “You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.”

45

But they did not understand this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.

46

Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.

47

But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

Luke 9:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:44 say?
Luke 9:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: “You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.” ”
Where is Luke 9:44 in the Bible?
Luke 9:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 44.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:44.
What translation should I read Luke 9:44 in?
Luke 9:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:44?
Luke 9:44 reads (CPDV): “And all were astonished at the greatness of God. And as everyone was wondering over all that he was doing, he said to his disciples: “You must set these words in your hearts. For it shall be that the Son of man will be delivered into the hands of men.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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