Luke 9:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:47 — KJV
“And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,”
— Luke 9:47 (KJV)
Luke 9:47 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 9:47
“And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.”
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“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”
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“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,”
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“And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,”
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“And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.”
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