44. Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men [whose conduct is opposed to God].
45. However, they did not comprehend this saying; and it was kept hidden from them, so that they should not grasp it and understand, and they were afraid to ask Him about the statement.
46. But a controversy arose among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in excellence, worth, and authority].
47. But Jesus, as He perceived the thoughts of their hearts, took a little child and put him at His side
48. And told them, Whoever receives and accepts and welcomes this child in My name and for My sake receives and accepts and welcomes Me; and whoever so receives Me so also receives Him Who sent Me. For he who is least and lowliest among you all–he is [the one who is truly] great.
49. John said, Master, we saw a man driving out demons in Your name and we commanded him to stop it, for he does not follow along with us.
50. But Jesus told him, Do not forbid [such people]; for whoever is not against you is for you.
51. Now when the time was almost come for Jesus to be received up [to heaven], He steadfastly and determinedly set His face to go to Jerusalem.
52. And He sent messengers before Him; and they reached and entered a Samaritan village to make [things] ready for Him;