47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,
47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had him stand beside him.
47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side
47 When Jesus realized how much this mattered to them, he brought a child to his side.
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a little child and set him by Him,
47 But Jesus knew their thoughts, so he brought a little child to his side.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 9:47
Commentary on Luke 9:43-50
(Read Luke 9:43-50)
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it agreed not with their notions. A little child is the emblem by which Christ teaches us simplicity and humility. What greater honour can any man attain to in this world, than to be received by men as a messenger of God and Christ; and to have God and Christ own themselves received and welcomed in him! If ever any society of Christians in this world, had reason to silence those not of their own communion, the twelve disciples at this time had; yet Christ warned them not to do the like again. Those may be found faithful followers of Christ, and may be accepted of him, who do not follow with us.