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Luke 9:42-56 English Revised Version (ERV)

42. And as he was yet a coming, the devil dashed him down, and tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

43. And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marveling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

44. Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

45. But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it: and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

46. And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

47. But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

48. and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

49. And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

50. But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

51. And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

52. and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

53. And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

54. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?

55. But he turned, and rebuked them.

56. And they went to another village.

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