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Matthew 18:1

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

At that very time His disciples came to Jesus, asking, “Who then is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?”

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So, He called to Him a little child and placed him in front of them,

But the greatest person among you will be your servant.

“You must repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives], for the kingdom of heaven will soon be here.”

“Not every person who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven; but [only] that person who does what my Father in heaven requires.

In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].

Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.