Matthew 18:1-3

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.

Cross References

• 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

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