Luke 9:48
"Jesus, perceiving the reasoning of their hearts, took a little child, and set him by his side,"
Key Reflection
In Luke 9:48, Jesus perceived the inner thoughts of the disciples as they witnessed His act of humility in taking a child to sit by His side. This scene was likely meant to challenge their expectations and reveal that true greatness among God’s people is defined by service and submission, not by status or power, which would have been deeply ingrained in the cultural context of first-century Palestine.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes