Matthew 18:1 - The Message1 At about the same time, the disciples came to Jesus asking, “Who gets the highest rank in God’s kingdom?” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17691 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition1 AT THAT time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, Who then is [really] the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)1 In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version1 In that hour, the disciples drew near to Jesus, saying, "Whom do you consider to be greater in the kingdom of heaven?" Ver Capítulo |
“Knowing the correct password—saying ‘Master, Master,’ for instance—isn’t going to get you anywhere with me. What is required is serious obedience—doing what my Father wills. I can see it now—at the Final Judgment thousands strutting up to me and saying, ‘Master, we preached the Message, we bashed the demons, our super-spiritual projects had everyone talking.’ And do you know what I am going to say? ‘You missed the boat. All you did was use me to make yourselves important. You don’t impress me one bit. You’re out of here.’
For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, “I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes simple and elemental again, like this child, will rank high in God’s kingdom. What’s more, when you receive the childlike on my account, it’s the same as receiving me.