Luke 9:48

48 and said to them, 1"Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and 2whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For 3he who is least among you all is the one who is great."

Luke 9:48 In-Context

46 An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.
47 But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put 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 he who is least among you all is the one who is great."
49 John answered, "Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us."
50 But Jesus said to him, "Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you."

Cross References 3

  • 1. [Matthew 10:40, 42]
  • 2. [Matthew 10:40, 42]
  • 3. Luke 22:26
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