Luke 9:46-50

Luke 9:46-50

[46] Then  there arose  a reasoning  among  them,  which  of them  [47] And  Jesus,  perceiving  the thought  of their  heart,  took  a child,  and set  him  by  him,  [48] And  said  unto them,  Whosoever  shall receive  child  in  name  receiveth  and  whosoever  shall receive  that sent  for  he that is  least  among  all,  the same  great.  [49] And  John  answered  and said,  Master,  one  casting out  devils  name;  and  we forbad  him,  because  he followeth  not  with  [50] Jesus  said  unto  him,  Forbid  him not:  for  he  not  against  for 

What does Luke 9:46-50 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

In contrast to the humble attitude of Jesus demonstrated in His willingness to submit to betrayal and death in God"s will, the disciples manifested pride. They had their own ideas about the coming kingdom, and they wanted to secure their own futures in it. This spirit of self-seeking was also obvious after Jesus made His first revelation of His death ( Mark 8:32-33). Now the disciples showed a desire first for position and then prestige in the kingdom. Their inappropriate attitudes are instructive for all Christian disciples.