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◄ Luke 9:47►

New International Version
Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.

New Living Translation
But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side.

English Standard Version
But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side

Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

Berean Literal Bible
But Jesus, having known the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set it by Him,

King James Bible
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

New King James Version
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him,

New American Standard Bible
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side,

NASB 1995
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

NASB 1977
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

Amplified Bible
But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,

Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand next to him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, took a little child and had him stand next to Him.

American Standard Version
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

Contemporary English Version
Jesus knew what they were thinking, and he had a child stand there beside him.

English Revised Version
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he took a little child and had him stand beside him.

Good News Translation
Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he took a child, stood him by his side,

International Standard Version
But Jesus, knowing their inner thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.

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,

Webster's Bible Translation
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

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But Jesus, seeing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

World English Bible
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside Him,

Berean Literal Bible
But Jesus, having known the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set it by Him,

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus, having seen the reflection of their heart, having taken up a child, set it by himself,

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

New American Bible
Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side

New Revised Standard Version
But Jesus, aware of their inner thoughts, took a little child and put it by his side,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
But Jesus knew the reasoning of their heart, and he took a boy and made him stand by him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yeshua knew the thought of their heart, and he took a boy and he stood him by him.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
But Jesus perceived the thought of their heart, and he took a little child, and made it stand by him,

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus seeing the dispute of their heart, taking a little child, He placed it by Himself,

Haweis New Testament
But Jesus knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a little boy, and set him by his side,

Mace New Testament
but Jesus perceiving what they thought, took a child and set him before him: then said to them,

Weymouth New Testament
And Jesus, knowing the reasoning that was in their hearts, took a young child and made him stand 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,

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Greatest in the Kingdom
46Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.47But Jesus,knowing the thoughts of their hearts,had a little child stand beside Him.48And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”…

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Cross References

Matthew 18:2-4
Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. / Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 9:36-37
Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”

Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Mark 10:14-15
But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. / Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

Philippians 2:3-4
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. / Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

James 4:6
But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Peter 5:5
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished.

Proverbs 21:2
All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Romans 12:16
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

1 Corinthians 1:27-29
But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Isaiah 57:15
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.

Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

perceiving.

Luke 5:22
But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?

Luke 7:39,40
Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him sawit, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of womanthis is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner…

Psalm 139:2,23
Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off…

took.

Matthew 18:2-4
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, …

Matthew 19:13-15
Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should puthis hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them…

Mark 10:14,15
But when Jesus sawit, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God…

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Luke 9

1.Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.
7.Herod desires to see Jesus.
10.The apostles return.
12.Jesus feeds five thousand;
18.inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;
23.proposes to all the pattern of his patience.
28.The transfiguration.
37.He heals the lunatic;
43.again forewarns his disciples of his passion;
46.commends humility;
51.bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.
57.Many would follow him, but upon conditions.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts
This phrase highlights Jesus' divine omniscience, a characteristic that sets Him apart as the Son of God. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates an ability to perceive the inner thoughts and intentions of individuals (see alsoJohn 2:24-25). This ability underscores His role as the ultimate judge and discerner of human hearts, as prophesied inJeremiah 17:10, where God declares His capacity to search the heart and examine the mind. The context here involves the disciples arguing about who among them is the greatest, revealing their misunderstanding of the nature of Jesus' kingdom, which is not about earthly status but humility and service.

had a little child stand beside Him
In the cultural context of first-century Judea, children were considered low in social status and without power or influence. By placing a child beside Him, Jesus uses a powerful visual metaphor to teach His disciples about the values of His kingdom. This act is a call to embrace humility and to serve others without seeking personal glory. It echoes the prophetic imagery ofIsaiah 11:6, where a child leads in a vision of God's peaceful kingdom, symbolizing innocence and purity. Furthermore, this action prefigures the teaching inMatthew 18:3, where Jesus emphasizes that one must become like a child to enter the kingdom of heaven, highlighting the importance of childlike faith and dependence on God.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the Son of God, who demonstrates His divine knowledge by understanding the thoughts of the disciples' hearts.

2.The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who were discussing among themselves who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, prompting Jesus to teach them a lesson on humility.

3.A Little Child
Used by Jesus as a living illustration to teach the disciples about humility and the nature of true greatness in the kingdom of God.

Teaching Points

Divine Insight
Jesus knows our hearts and thoughts. This should encourage us to live transparently before Him, seeking purity in our intentions and actions.

Humility as Greatness
True greatness in the kingdom of God is not about status or power but about humility and servanthood, as exemplified by a child.

Childlike Faith
Embrace a childlike faith characterized by trust, dependence, and humility, recognizing our need for God in every aspect of life.

Servant Leadership
In God's kingdom, leadership is defined by service to others, not by seeking personal glory or recognition.

Heart Examination
Regularly examine your heart and motives, asking God to reveal any pride or selfish ambition, and seek to align your desires with His will.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Luke 9:47?

2.How does Luke 9:47 demonstrate Jesus' awareness of our inner thoughts?

3.What does Jesus' response in Luke 9:47 teach about humility and greatness?

4.How can we apply Jesus' teaching in Luke 9:47 to our daily lives?

5.What other scriptures emphasize the importance of humility in God's kingdom?

6.How can we cultivate a childlike heart as seen in Luke 9:47?

7.How does Luke 9:47 challenge our understanding of true greatness in God's kingdom?

8.What does Jesus' perception of thoughts in Luke 9:47 reveal about His divine nature?

9.How does Luke 9:47 emphasize the importance of humility in Christian life?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 9?

11.What is the meaning of 'Messiah'?

12.What are the signs of saving faith?

13.Luke 9:60: How can Jesus' instruction to 'let the dead bury their own dead' be reconciled with the biblically mandated responsibility to honor parents?

14.What is an Advent Calendar?

What Does Luke 9:47 Mean

But Jesus

– The disciples had just been disputing “which of them would be greatest” (Luke 9:46).

– Into that self-focused conversation comes the phrase “But Jesus,” showing a decisive contrast between human ambition and the Savior’s kingdom values.

– Whenever Scripture inserts this kind of contrast, pay attention: it signals a redirection from fleshly thinking to Christ-centered truth (compareMark 10:13-16;Luke 22:24-27;Philippians 2:5-7).

knowing the thoughts of their hearts

– Jesus did not need anyone to inform Him of the argument; He “knows what is in a man” (John 2:24-25).

– This omniscience reveals His deity and His authority to judge motives (1 Samuel 16:7;Revelation 2:23).

– Hearts, not just actions, matter in His kingdom. Ambition disguised as service cannot hide from His gaze.

had a little child

– Children in that culture held no social status, yet Jesus deliberately selects one as His living illustration (Matthew 18:2-4).

– The choice highlights qualities He values: humility, trust, and dependence (Psalm 131:1-2;1 Peter 2:2).

– By elevating the least, He overturns worldly measures of greatness.

stand beside Him

– Jesus brings the child close, within arm’s reach, so every disciple sees the lesson incarnated.

– True greatness in the kingdom is proximity to Christ, not position over others (Luke 9:48).

– Welcoming and serving the “least of these” is, in reality, welcoming and serving Him (Matthew 25:40;James 4:8).

summary

Luke 9:47 shows Jesus exposing pride and redefining greatness. With divine insight He reads the disciples’ hearts, then places a humble child at His side to demonstrate that honor in God’s kingdom belongs to those who, like children, depend on Him and draw near to Him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(47)Took a child.--Better,laid hold on.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus,
Ἰησοῦς(Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

knowing
εἰδὼς(eidōs)
Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1492:To know, remember, appreciate.

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

thoughts
διαλογισμὸν(dialogismon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1261:From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate.

of
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

their
αὐτῶν(autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

hearts,
καρδίας(kardias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588:Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

had
ἔστησεν(estēsen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2476:A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.

a little child {stand}
παιδίον(paidion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3813:Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.

beside
παρ’(par’)
Preposition
Strong's 3844:Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

Him.
ἑαυτῷ(heautō)
Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1438:Himself, herself, itself.

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