Luke 9:47
And Jesus who knew the dispute that was in their hearts, took a young child, and placed him by his side;
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
In Context
46Now there arose a dispute among them as to which one of them was the greatest.
Cross References
Matthew 9:4And because Jesus knew well their thought, he said.
Matthew 19:13Then young children were brought to him, that he might lay his hands on them and pray. His disciples interfered, but Jesus said to them.
Luke 5:22Conscious of their cavilings, Jesus answered, saying.
John 2:25and did not need any one’s testimony concerning man, for he himself knew what was in man.
John 21:17The third time Jesus asked him, "Am I really dear to you?" Peter was grieved because the third time he asked, "Am I really dear to you?" and he answered, "Master, you know all things, you know that you are dear to me."
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 →