Luke 9:46 shows the disciples arguing about greatness — the immediate result of their failure to understand the passion prediction in verse 45.

Luke 2:50 says Mary and Joseph did not understand Jesus' saying — the same phrase as here. Both highlight failure to comprehend Jesus' words.

Luke 18:34 repeats that the disciples did not understand the passion prediction — almost identical to this verse. Same theme of hidden understanding.

Matthew 16:22 shows Peter actively rebuking Jesus' death prediction, contrasting with the disciples' silent fear in Luke — both reject the idea.

Mark 8:32 records Peter boldly rebuking Jesus' death prediction, directly paralleling the disciples' failure to understand in Luke.

Mark 9:10 shows the disciples questioning the resurrection and keeping it to themselves — similar to their fear to ask in Luke.

Mark 9:32 is the synoptic parallel: 'they did not understand the saying and were afraid to ask him' — identical situation to Luke.

John 16:18 shows the same confusion: the disciples cannot grasp Jesus' cryptic words about his departure and are afraid to ask.

Matthew 15:16 shows Jesus asking if his disciples are still without understanding — the same lack that prevents them from grasping his prediction here.

Matthew 16:21 records Jesus' clear prediction of his suffering — the very saying the disciples could not understand here due to concealment.

John 12:16 notes the disciples didn't understand at first but later remembered, showing the pattern of delayed comprehension.

Acts 7:25 shows Moses' brothers not understanding God's deliverance — echoing how the disciples failed to grasp Jesus' death.

Matthew 13:51 shows disciples claiming understanding of parables — a contrast to their inability to grasp Jesus' prediction of suffering here.