47But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,


In Context

44 And all were astonished at the mighty power of God. But while all wondered at all the things he did, he said to his disciples: Lay you up in your hearts these words, for it shall come to pass, that the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

45 But they understood not this word; and it was hid from them, so that they perceived it not. And they were afraid to ask him concerning this word.

46 And there entered a thought into them, which of them should be greater.

47 But Jesus seeing the thoughts of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

48 And said to them: Whosoever shall receive this child in my name, receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me. For he that is the lesser among you all, he is the greater.

49 And John, answering, said: Master, we saw a certain man casting out devils in thy name, and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

Luke 9:47 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

9:47Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

9:47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:47And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

9:47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:47And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

9:47Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

9:47and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

9:47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,