Luke 9:47
and Jesus, knowing of the discussion that was occupying their thoughts, took hold of a little child, and placed it beside him,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
In Context
46A discussion arose among the disciples as to which of them was the greatest;
Cross References
Psalms 139:23Search me, O God, know my heart: test me, and know my thoughts,
Matthew 9:4Knowing their thoughts, Jesus exclaimed, “Why do you cherish such wicked thoughts?
Matthew 19:13Then some little children were brought to Jesus, for him to place his hands on them, and pray; but the disciples found fault with those who had brought them.
Luke 5:22When Jesus became aware of the way in which they were debating, he turned to them and exclaimed, “What are you debating with yourselves?
John 2:25He did not need anyone to tell him about people because he could read what was in them.
John 21:17The third time, Jesus said to him, “Simon, son of John, are you my friend?” Peter was hurt at his third question being ‘Are you my friend?’; and exclaimed, “Master, you know everything! You can tell that I am your friend.” “Feed my sheep,” said Jesus.
Matthew Henry on Luke 9:44-51
Ambition of the Disciples Reproved. 43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, 44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 47 And… Read the whole commentary →