Luke 9:47
And, Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, taking a child, placed it near himself,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
In Context
46But there entered a reasoning among them, as to who of them should be greatest.
Cross References
Psalms 139:23Search me, O GOD, and observe my heart, Try me, and observe my cares;
Matthew 9:4And Jesus, knowing, their inward thoughts, said,—To what end are ye cherishing evil thoughts within your hearts?
Matthew 19:13Then, were brought unto him children,—that he might lay his hands upon them, and pray. And, the disciples, rebuked them.
Luke 5:22And Jesus, taking note of their reasonings, answering, said unto them—Why are ye reasoning in your hearts?
John 2:25and because he had, no need, that anyone should bear witness concerning man; for, he, understood what was in man.
John 21:17He saith unto him, the third time—Simon, son of John! art thou fond of me? Peter was grieved, that he said unto him, the third time, Art thou fond of me? and he said unto him—Lord! all things, thou, knowest: thou perceivest that I am fond of thee. Jesus saith unto him—Be feeding my sheep.
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 →