Matthew 18:1-7

Who Is the Greatest?

1 At that time^[a] the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2 Then He called a child to Him and had him stand among them.

3 "I assure you," He said, "unless you are converted ^[b] and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child-this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoever welcomes ^[c] one child like this in My name welcomes Me.

6 "But whoever causes the downfall of one of these little ones who believe in Me-it would be better for him if a heavy millstone ^[d] were hung around his neck and he were drowned in the depths of the sea!

7 Woe to the world because of offenses. ^[e] For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes.