Parallel Verses
Weymouth New Testament
And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand by 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,
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,
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,
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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Eido
Epilambanomai
References
Fausets
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 9:47
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Question About Who Is Greatest
46 Now there arose a dispute among them, which of them was to be the greatest. 47 And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand by His side 48 and said to them, "Whoever for my sake receives this little child, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives Him who sent me. For the lowliest among you all--he is the greatest."
Cross References
Matthew 9:4
Knowing their thoughts Jesus said, "Why are you cherishing evil thoughts in your hearts?
Matthew 18:2-4
So He called a young child to Him, and, bidding him stand in the midst of them,
Matthew 19:13-15
Then young children were brought to Him for Him to put His hands on them and pray; but the disciples interfered.
Mark 10:14-15
Jesus, however, on seeing this, was moved to indignation, and said to them, "Let the little children come to me: do not hinder them; for to those who are childlike the Kingdom of God belongs.
Luke 5:22
Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts?
Luke 7:39-40
Noticing this, the Pharisee, His host, said to himself, "This man, if he were really a Prophet, would know who and what sort of person this woman is who is touching him--and would know that she is an immoral woman."
John 2:25
and did not need any one's testimony concerning a man, for He of Himself knew what was in the man.
John 16:30
Now we know that you have all knowledge, and do not need to be pressed with questions. Through this we believe that you came from God."
John 21:17
A third time Jesus put the question: "Simon, son of John, am I dear to you?" It grieved Peter that Jesus asked him the third time, "Am I dear to you?" "Master," he replied, "you know everything, you can see that you are dear to me." "Then feed my much-loved sheep," said Jesus.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, do not prove yourselves to be children in your minds. As regards evil, indeed, be utter babes, but as regards your minds prove yourselves to be men of ripe years.
Hebrews 4:13
And no created thing is able to escape its scrutiny; but everything lies bare and completely exposed before the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.
1 Peter 2:1-2
Rid yourselves therefore of all ill-will and all deceitfulness, of insincerity and envy, and of all evil speaking.
Revelation 2:23
Her children too shall surely die; and all the Churches shall come to know that I am He who searches into men's inmost thoughts; and to each of you I will give a requital which shall be in accordance with what your conduct has been.