41. Jesus said in reply, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you and endure you? Bring your son here.”
42. As he was coming forward, the demon threw him to the ground in a convulsion; but Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and returned him to his father.
43. And all were astonished by the majesty of God. While they were all amazed at his every deed, he said to his disciples,
44. “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.”
45. But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
46. An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
47. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side
48. and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.”
49. Then John said in reply, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow in our company.”
50. Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, for whoever is not against you is for you.”
51. When the days for his being taken up were fulfilled, he resolutely determined to journey to Jerusalem,
52. and he sent messengers ahead of him. On the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there,