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Luke 9:47-48

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9:47 But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, 1  he took a child, had him stand by 2  his side, 9:48 and said to them, “Whoever welcomes 3  this child 4  in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, for the one who is least among you all is the one who is great.” 5 

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[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.

[9:48]  3 tn This verb, δέχομαι (decomai), is a term of hospitality (L&N 34.53).

[9:48]  4 sn Children were very insignificant in ancient culture, so this child would be the perfect object lesson to counter the disciples’ selfish ambitions.

[9:48]  5 tn Grk “among you all, this one is great.” The absence of a comparative term here makes the point that comparison should not be done.



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