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.
48. And he said to them: "Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater."
49. And responding, John said: "Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in your name. And we prohibited him, for he does not follow with us."
50. And Jesus said to him: "Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you."
51. Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52. And he sent messengers before his face. And going on, they entered into a city of the Samaritans, to prepare for him.
53. And they would not receive him, because his face was going toward Jerusalem.
54. And when his disciples, James and John, had seen this, they said, "Lord, do you want us to call for fire to descend from heaven and consume them?"
55. And turning, he rebuked them, saying: "Do you not know of whose spirit you are?