Luke 9:47
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.”
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“But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,”
King James Version · Public Domain“But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 9:47 — 16 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 139:2You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar.
- Psalms 139:23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my concerns.
- Jeremiah 17:10I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.
- Matthew 9:4But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts?
- Matthew 18:2Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.
- Matthew 19:13Then the little children were brought to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them and pray for them. And the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
- Mark 10:14But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
- Luke 5:22Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
- Luke 7:39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”
- John 2:25He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man.
- John 16:30Now we understand that You know all things and that You have no need for anyone to question You. Because of this, we believe that You came from God.”
- John 21:17Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
- Hebrews 4:13Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
- 1 Peter 2:1Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.
- Revelation 2:23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.
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