Luke 9:47
And Jesus knowing the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by Him, and said unto them,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
In Context
46Then a dispute rose among them, which of them should be greatest.
Cross References
Matthew 9:4said to them, Why think ye evil in your hearts?
Matthew 19:13Then were brought to Him little children, that He might put his hands upon them, and bless them: and the disciples rebuked them;
Luke 5:22but Jesus knowing their thoughts, answered and said unto them, What are ye disputing in your hearts?
John 2:25for He knew all men, and He had no need that any should testify concerning man; for He knew what was in man.
John 21:17He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. He saith unto him the third time, Simon son of Jonas, dost thou love me? Peter was grieved, that He said to him the third time, Dost thou love me? And he said unto Him, Lord, Thou knowest all things, Thou knowest that I love Thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed 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 →