46 An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.
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Aware of their deepest thoughts, Jesus took a little child and had the child stand beside him.
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Jesus said to his disciples, " Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me. Whoever welcomes me, welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever is least among you all is the greatest."
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John replied, "Master, we saw someone throwing demons out in your name, and we tried to stop him because he isn't in our group of followers."
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But Jesus replied, " Don't stop him, because whoever isn't against you is for you."