Matthew 18:1-5

Rank in the Kingdom

1 ¹At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "²Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before * them,

3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless * you are converted and ³become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 "Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 "And whoever * receives one such child in My name receives Me;

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Cross References 3

1. Matthew 18:1-5: {Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48}
2. Luke 22:24
3. Matthew 19:14; Mark 10:15; Luke 18:17; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 1 Peter 2:2

Footnotes 3

[a]. Lit "hour"
[b]. Lit "in their midst"
[c]. Lit "are turned"

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