45 (A)But they did not understand this saying, and (B)it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

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46 (C)An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side

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