Luke 9:48 cpdv — And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him wh…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater.” "

— Luke 9:48, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 9 — Context

45

But they did not understand this word, and it was concealed from them, so that they did not perceive it. And they were afraid to question him about this word.

46

Now an idea entered into them, as to which of them was greater.

47

But Jesus, perceiving the thoughts of their hearts, took a child and stood him beside him.

48

And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater.”

49

And responding, John said: “Teacher, we saw a certain one casting out demons in your name. And we prohibited him, for he does not follow with us.”

50

And Jesus said to him: “Do not prohibit him. For whoever is not against you, is for you.”

51

Now it happened that, while the days of his dissipation were being completed, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

Luke 9:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:48 say?
Luke 9:48 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater.” ”
Where is Luke 9:48 in the Bible?
Luke 9:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 48.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:48.
What translation should I read Luke 9:48 in?
Luke 9:48 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 9:48?
Luke 9:48 reads (CPDV): “And he said to them: “Whoever will receive this child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him who sent me. For whoever is the lesser among you all, the same is greater.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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