Luke 9:48 nasb — and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me…

NASB

"and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.""

— Luke 9:48, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

45

But they did not understand this statement, and it was concealed from them so that they would not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask Him about this statement.

46

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest.

47

But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and stood him by His side,

48

and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great."

49

John answered and said, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name; and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow along with us."

50

But Jesus said to him, "Do not hinder him; for he who is not against you is for you."

51

When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined 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 NASB reads: “and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great."”
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 (NASB): “and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great."” 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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