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Matthew 18:1 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
"At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
Matthew 18:1
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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
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Matthew 18:2
"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"
Matthew 18:3
"And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:4
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:5
"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Matthew 18:6
"But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and {that} he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
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