Luke 9:45

But they vnderstood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceiued it not: and they feared to aske him of that saying.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But this saying was not clear to them and its sense was kept secret from them so that they were not able to see it: and they had fear of questioning him about it.
- Basic English Bible

But 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.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them that they should not perceive it. And they feared to ask him concerning this saying.
- Darby Bible

But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

But they didn't understand this saying. It was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Luke 9:45

9:44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears - That is, consider them deeply. In joy remember the cross. So wisely does our Lord balance praise with sufferings. #Mt 17:22|; Mr 9:31.

9:46 And there arose a reasoning among them - This kind of reasoning always arose at the most improper times that could be imagined.

9:47 #Mt 18:2|; Mr 9:37.