Who Is the Greatest?
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At a that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
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Then Jesus called a little b child to Him, set him in the midst of them,
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and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, c unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
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d "Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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e "Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.
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f "But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
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Cross References
Mark 9:33 - 37
Then He came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house He asked them, "What was it you disputed among yourselves on the road?
Luke 9:46 - 48
Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.
Luke 22:24 - 27
Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest.
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Cross References
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:14
But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke 18:14 - 17
"I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
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Cross References
Psalms 131:2
Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, Like ...
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, "Let the little children come t...
Mark 10:15
"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not rece...
Luke 18:16
But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the...
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brethren, do not be children in understanding; ...
1 Peter 2:2
As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the w...
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Cross References
Matthew 20:27
And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave -
Matthew 23:11
But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.
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Cross References
Matthew 10:42
"And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward."
Luke 9:48
And said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.
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Cross References
Mark 9:42
But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea.
Luke 17:2
It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
1 Corinthians 8:12
But when you thus sin against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, you sin against Christ.
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