Luke 9:43-45·~1 min
The Second Prediction of the Passion
The crowd is astonished at God’s greatness, and while marveling continues, Jesus tells the disciples to keep his words in mind because the Son of Man will be delivered into human hands. They do not understand, because the meaning is hidden from them, and they are afraid to ask.
A43nd they were all astonished at the greatness of God. 44While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples, “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” 45But they did not understand this statement. It was veiled from them so that they could not comprehend it, and they were afraid to ask Him about it.
Section summaryThe crowd marvels at God’s greatness while Jesus speaks again of his coming betrayal. The disciples cannot grasp his words because the meaning is hidden from them, and they are afraid to ask. The section keeps astonishment and misunderstanding side by side.
Role in the chapterThis brief movement returns the story to the road toward suffering and betrayal.