Luke 9:47

9:47 But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, ¹  he took a child, had him stand by ²  his side,

Luke 20:26

20:26 Thus ³  they were unable in the presence of the people to trap ⁴  him with his own words. ⁵  And stunned ⁶  by his answer, they fell silent.

[9:47]  ¹ tn Grk “knowing the thoughts of their hearts” (an idiom).

[9:47]  ² tn On this use of παρά (para), see BDF §239.1.1.

[20:26]  ³ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “thus” to indicate the implied result of Jesus’ unexpected answer.

[20:26]  ⁴ tn On this term, see BDAG 374 s.v. ἐπιλαμβάνομαι 3.

[20:26]  ⁵ tn Grk “to trap him in a saying.”

[20:26]  ⁶ tn Or “amazed.”