New American Bible, Revised Edition

Luke 9:47-54 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

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,

53. but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey was Jerusalem.

54. When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them?”