Quotes About Understanding

But the disciples did not understand any of these things. The meaning was hidden from them, and they did not comprehend what He was saying.

When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening.

and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.

Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.

“Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”

“I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me:

They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ëFrom heaven,í He will ask, ëWhy did you not believe him?í

So they answered that they did not know where it was from.

And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

But Jesus saw through their duplicity and said to them,

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!”

And they did not dare to question Him any further.

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

“If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe.

And if I ask you a question, you will not answer.

“Why do we need any more testimony?” they declared. “We have heard it for ourselves from His own lips.”

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Then they remembered His words.

But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

They were talking with each other about everything that had happened.

And as they talked and deliberated, Jesus Himself came up and walked along with them.

But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.

He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.