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Luke 9:47

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

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Luke 9:47 in other translations

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

Luke 9:47 · World English Bible

Luke 9:47 in context

  1. 45But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
  2. 46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
  3. 47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
  4. 48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.
  5. 49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.