44 ^a“Let these words sink down into your ears, for the Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men.”  ‡

45 ^aBut they did not understand this saying, and it was hidden from them so that they did not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this saying.  ‡

47 And Jesus, ^aperceiving the thought of their heart, took a ^blittle child and set him by Him,  ‡

48 and said to them, ^a“Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and ^bwhoever receives Me ^creceives Him who sent Me. ^dFor he who is least among you all will be great.”  ‡