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Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their heart, took a little child, and set him by his side,
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Jesus Knew Their Hearts
Commentators emphasize that Jesus didn't need to overhear the disciples' argument. As the omniscient God, he "saw the reasoning of their heart." This act of knowing their inner thoughts, which were filled with ambition and pride, precedes his object lesson, highlighting his divine nature and his ability to address the root of our sin.
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Took a little child (επιλαβομενος παιδιον). Second aorist middle participle of the common verb επιλαμβανω. Strictly, Taking a litt…
19th Century
Anglican
Took a child.—Better, laid hold of.
Baptist
The way to rise in the ranks of Christ is to go down. Be willing to do the lowliest task, and you are growing in Christ's esteem.
When you ar…
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This passage naturally follows the preceding two verses. The disciples did not understand Jesus’ role as the Suffering Servant and so could not gra…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jesus perceiving the thought of their heart Not by any words he had heard; for the dispute was on the road, as t…
Presbyterian
This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it did not agree with their notions. A …
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