Matthew 18:1-6

The Greatest in the Kingdom

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” ¹

2 Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.

3 “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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

5 And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.

Temptations and Trespasses

6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. ²

Cross References

• 1. (Mark 9:33–41; Luke 9:46–50)
• 2. (Mark 9:42–48; Luke 17:1–4)