Cross References

Matthew 18:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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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Jesus called a child over and made the child stand near him.

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

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

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.

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

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