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Luk 9:44. Ὑμεῖς, ye) It is a secret hidden from others.[85]-εἰς τὰ ὦτα, into your ears) The first degree of comprehension: the heart of the disciples was still less capable of comprehending this matter. See Luk 9:45.-τούτους, these) This may also be referred to what precedes.-παραδίδοσθαι, delivered up) He hereby produces an equilibrium in their thoughts, which are thus evenly balanced between His glory on the one hand, and His Passion on the other. Comp. what goes before this ver., and also Luk 9:35; Luk 9:20; Luk 9:22. In joy we are to remember the cross: and the knowledge of His Majesty is a preparation for receiving the word of the cross.
[85] It proved to be hid also from the disciples themselves, Luk 9:45.-ED. and TRANSL.