Luke 9:47
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,In other versions
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
ASV
But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,
BBE
And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,
DBY
Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,
WEB
and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,
YLT
And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
ENG
And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
WBT
But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.
BSB
In context
45But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.
46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
48And said unto 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 least among you all, the same shall be great.
49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.
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