Luke 9:47

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

"And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him," - Luke 9:47
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What does Luke 9:47 mean?

The Bible verse Luke 9:47 in the King James Version reads: "And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him." This verse is an illuminating example of the care, compassion, and love that Jesus Christ had for children. In this particular…

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The Heart of a Child: Embracing Humility in the Kingdom of God

In the Gospel according to Luke, chapter 9, verse 47, we read, "And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him." This verse offers a profound glimpse into Jesus’ understanding of human nature and His embodiment of Kingdom values, particularly…

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Embracing the Innocence: A Prayer for Humility and Childlike Faith

Heavenly Father, I come before You in reverence and awe, reflecting on the profound wisdom embedded in Your holy Word. As I meditate on the words of Luke 9:47, where it says, "And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him," I am reminded of…

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Luke 9:47 - "And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,"
Luke 7:41-47
Luke 1:47 - "And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour."
Luke 2:47 - "And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers."
Ezequiel 47, 1-9. 12
Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12
Luke 11:47 - "Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them."
Luke 24:47 - "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem."
Luke 19:47 - "And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,"
Luke 1:46-47 - "And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."
Luke 23:47 - "Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man."
Luke 6:47 - "Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:"
Judges 9:47 - "And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together."
Luke 12:47 - "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes."
"And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour." - Luke 1:47
"And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers." - Luke 2:47
Luke 7:47 - "Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little."
Luke 22:47 - "¶ And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him."
"Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little." - Luke 7:47
Psalms 47:9 - "The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted."
"Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them." - Luke 11:47
Mark 9:47 - "And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:"
"And it was told Abimelech, that all the men of the tower of Shechem were gathered together." - Judges 9:47
"And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." - Luke 24:47
"And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him," - Luke 19:47
Isaiah 47:9 - "But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments."
"Which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation." - Luke 20:47
"And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." - Luke 1:46-47
"Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man." - Luke 23:47