Luke 9:46-47 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

⁴⁶Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

⁴⁷But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

— Luke 9:46-47

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Illustration of Luke 9:47-48 NLT

Illustration of Luke 9:47-48 NLT -- But Jesus knew [the disciples'] thoughts [when they were arguing about who was the greatest], so he brought a little child to his side. Then he said to them, "Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest."

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