Luke 9:47 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴⁷ When Jesus knew what they were disputing about in their minds, He took a small child and placed him at His side,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴⁷ But Jesus, as He perceived the thoughts of their hearts, took a little child and put him at His side

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

⁴⁷ Aware of their deepest thoughts, Jesus took a little child and had the child stand beside him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴⁷ But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

Luke 9:47 Cross References

John 16:30

Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God.”

Revelation 2:23

And I will strike her children dead [or, “kill her children by some terrible calamity” See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people. [Note: The Greek says, “searches the kidneys and hearts.” In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.

Hebrews 4:13

And no created being is hidden from God’s sight, but everything is laid bare and is openly visible to the eyes of God, to whom we must give account.

Luke 5:22

But Jesus perceived their reasonings and answered them, “Why are you reasoning in your hearts?

Matthew 9:4

Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus said, “Why are you having such evil thoughts in your minds?

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be children in the way you think, but be babies in wrongdoing; yet be mature in your thinking.

John 21:17

Then Jesus asked him a third time, “Simon, son of John, do you [truly] love me?” Peter was sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you [even] love me?” So, he said to Jesus, “Lord, you know all things. You [surely] know that I love you.” Jesus replied to him, “[Then] feed my sheep.

John 2:25

and He did not need anyone to tell Him about mankind, for He Himself knew what was in the hearts of mankind.

Matthew 12:15

When Jesus perceived what they were doing He withdrew from that place. Many people followed Him and He healed all of them.