43. And all were astonished at the glorious greatness of God. And as all wondered at all the things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,
44. Do ye let these words sink into your ears. For the Son of man is about to be delivered into men's hands.
45. But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them that they should not perceive it. And they feared to ask him concerning this saying.
46. And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.
47. And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,
48. and said to them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me, and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is the least among you all, he is great.
49. And John answering said, Master, we saw some one casting out demons in thy name, and we forbad him, because he follows not with us.
50. And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not, for he that is not against you is for you.
51. And it came to pass when the days of his receiving up were fulfilled, that he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52. And he sent messengers before his face. And having gone they entered into a village of the Samaritans that they might make ready for him.
53. And they did not receive him, because his face was turned as going to Jerusalem.
54. And his disciples James and John seeing it said, Lord, wilt thou that we speak that fire come down from heaven and consume them, as also Elias did?
55. But turning he rebuked them and said, Ye know not of what spirit ye are.
56. And they went to another village.
57. And it came to pass as they went in the way, one said to him, I will follow thee wheresoever thou goest, Lord.
58. And Jesus said to him, The foxes have holes and the birds of the heaven roosting-places, but the Son of man has not where he may lay his head.
59. And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, allow me to go first and bury my father.
60. But Jesus said to him, Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, but do thou go and announce the kingdom of God.