44. “You take these words to heart, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”
45. But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they could not understand it. And they were afraid to ask him about this statement.
46. And an argument developed among them as to who of them might be greatest.
47. But Jesus, because he knew the thoughts of their hearts, took hold of a child and had him stand beside him
48. and said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For the one who is least among you all—this one is great.”
49. And John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone expelling demons in your name, and we tried to prevent him, because he does not follow in company with us.”
50. But Jesus said to him, “Do not prevent him, because whoever is not against you is for you.”
51. Now it happened that when the days were approaching for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
52. And he sent messengers before him, and they went and entered into a village of the Samaritans in order to prepare for him.
53. And they did not welcome him because he was determined to go to Jerusalem.
54. Now when the disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”