Luke 9:47

Luke 9:47 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side
• New Living Translation (NLT)But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side.

Context of Luke 9:47

45But 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. 46Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest. And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him, 48and said to them, “Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.” 49Now John answered and said, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us.”

Luke 9:47 word by word

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἰδὼς τὸν διαλογισμὸν τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν, ἐπιλαβόμενος παιδίον ἔστησεν αὐτὸ παρ᾽ ἑαυτῷRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andδέde · thenG1161
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• perceivingὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• the thoughtδιαλογισμόςdialogismos · reasoningG1261
• ofκαρδίαkardia · heartG2588
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• tookἐπιλαμβάνωepilambanomai · to catchG1949
• a childπαιδίονpaidion · childG3813
• and setἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• byπαράpara · from/with/besideG3844
• himἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for Luke 9:47

• Luke 5:22But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, He answered and said to them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
• Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.”
• Psalms 139:2You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.
• Jeremiah 17:10I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.
• John 2:25and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man.
• John 16:30Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.”
• John 21:17He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
• Hebrews 4:13And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
• Revelation 2:23I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works.
• Matthew 18:2Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them,
• Matthew 19:13Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
• Mark 10:14But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.
• 1 Corinthians 14:20Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
• 1 Peter 2:1Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking,

Commentaries on Luke 9:47

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 46-50Verses 46-50 See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. Compare Mark 9:33-38.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 43-50Verses 43-50 This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 47Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts: See 5:22; 7:39–40.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 46-4846-48. (See on Mt 18:1-5).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 9:47

• Children
• Church
• Humility
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Worldliness

In the dictionaries

• Jesus
• Advantage
• Belong
• Bless
• Close
• Cry
• Cure
• Decease
• Fashion
• Fit

Commentaries on Luke 9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings