9:46 Now an argument started among the disciples 1 as to which of them might be 2 the greatest. 9:47 But when Jesus discerned their innermost thoughts, 3 he took a child, had him stand by 4 his side,
1 tn Grk “among them”; the referent (the disciples) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn The use of the optative mood means the answer is not clear (BDF §§267.2.3; 385.2.2).
3 tn Grk “knowing the thoughts of their hearts” (an idiom).
4 tn On this use of παρά (para), see BDF §239.1.1.