Matthew 18:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

About this time the disciples came to Jesus and asked him who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

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Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

Whoever is the greatest should be the servant of the others.

Love each other as brothers and sisters and honor others more than you do yourself.

Not everyone who calls me their Lord will get into the kingdom of heaven. Only the ones who obey my Father in heaven will get in.

He said, “Turn back to God! The kingdom of heaven will soon be here.”

Jesus called for a child to come over and stand near him.