Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
When Jesus knew what they were disputing about in their minds, He took a small child and placed him at His side,
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus,
King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
Holman Bible
But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts,
International Standard Version
But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.
A Conservative Version
But having perceived the thought of their heart, having taken a child, Jesus stood it beside him,
American Standard Version
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
Amplified
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,
Anderson New Testament
But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him,
Bible in Basic English
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,
Common New Testament
Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by him,
Daniel Mace New Testament
but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,
Darby Translation
And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,
Godbey New Testament
And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself,
Goodspeed New Testament
But Jesus knew the question that was in their minds and he took a child and made him stand by his side,
John Wesley New Testament
And Jesus seeing the thought of their heart, took a little child,
Julia Smith Translation
And Jesus, having seen the reflection of their heart, having taken up a child, set it by himself,
King James 2000
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him beside him,
Lexham Expanded Bible
But Jesus, [because he] knew the thoughts of their hearts, took hold of a child and had him stand beside him
Modern King James verseion
And seeing the argument of their heart, Jesus took a child and set him beside Him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When Jesus perceived the thoughts of their hearts, he took a child, and set him hard by him,
Moffatt New Testament
Jesus knew the dispute that occupied their minds, so he took hold of a little child and set it by his side;
Montgomery New Testament
And Jesus who knew the dispute that was in their hearts, took a young child, and placed him by his side;
NET Bible
But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, he took a child, had him stand by his side,
New Heart English Bible
Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
Noyes New Testament
And Jesus knowing the reasoning of their heart, took a child and set him by his side,
Sawyer New Testament
And Jesus perceiving the debate in their minds, took a little child and set it by him,
The Emphasized Bible
And, Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, taking a child, placed it near himself, -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,
Twentieth Century New Testament
And Jesus, knowing of the discussion that was occupying their thoughts, took hold of a little child, and placed it beside him,
Webster
And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
Weymouth New Testament
And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand by His side
Williams New Testament
But Jesus, as He knew that the controversy was going on in their hearts, took a little child and had it stand by His side.
World English Bible
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
Worrell New Testament
Now Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their heart, taking a child, placed it by Himself,
Worsley New Testament
And Jesus knowing the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by Him, and said unto them,
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,
Themes
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Greatness » Who shall be great
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Jesus Christ » History of » Reproves the ambition of his disciples (at capernaum)
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive jesus Christ
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Interlinear
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Epilambanomai
References
Fausets
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 9:47
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Question About Who Is Greatest
46 Then a dispute developed among Jesus' disciples as to which one of them was the greatest. 47 When Jesus knew what they were disputing about in their minds, He took a small child and placed him at His side, 48 and said to the disciples, "The person who welcomes this little child in my name [i.e., because he belongs to me], welcomes me [also]. And the person who welcomes me [i.e., into his life ?] welcomes God, who sent me. For that person who is the least [significant] among you men is the one who is the greatest [in importance]."
Cross References
Matthew 9:4
Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus said, "Why are you having such evil thoughts in your minds?
Matthew 18:2-4
So, He called to Him a little child and placed him in front of them,
Matthew 19:13-15
Then some little children were brought to Jesus so he could pray and place His hands on them [i.e., to bestow a blessing on them]. But His disciples spoke harshly to the people [for doing this].
Mark 10:14-15
But when Jesus saw it, He was moved with [righteous] indignation, and said to them, "Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such [humble ones. See Matt. 18:4].
Luke 5:22
But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, "Why are you reasoning in your hearts?
Luke 7:39-40
Now when the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, "If this man were a prophet, he would have known who touched him and what kind of a woman she was --- a sinner."
John 2:25
and He did not need anyone to tell Him about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in the hearts of mankind.
John 16:30
Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God."
John 21:17
Then Jesus asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you [truly] love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, "Do you [even] love me?" So, he said to Jesus, "Lord, you know all things. You [surely] know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my sheep.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, do not be children in the way you think, but be babies in wrongdoing; yet be mature in your thinking.
Hebrews 4:13
And no created being is hidden from God's sight, but everything is laid bare and is openly visible to the eyes of God, to whom we must give account.
1 Peter 2:1-2
Therefore, you should put out of your lives all malice [i.e., bad attitudes], and all deceit and hypocrisy, and all envy and unwholesome talk.
Revelation 2:23
And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.