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Matthew 18:1-5 The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

1 The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2 He called a little child and had him stand among them.

3 And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

Cross References for Matthew 18:1-5

Romans 12:10 - Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 12:10 Click to read the verse Romans 12:10

Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:3

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

Luke 22:24-27 - Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Click to read the verse Luke 22:24-27 Click to read the verse Luke 22:24-27

Matthew 18:4 - Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Click to read the verse Matthew 18:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:4

Matthew 20:21 - “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:21

Matthew 3:2 - and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:2

Matthew 5:19-20 - Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:19-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:19-20

Mark 9:33-37 - Who Is the Greatest? They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What wer... Click to read the verse Mark 9:33-37 Click to read the verse Mark 9:33-37

Mark 10:14-15 - When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, an... Click to read the verse Mark 10:14-15 Click to read the verse Mark 10:14-15

Matthew 20:20-28 - A Mother’s Request Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling ... Click to read the verse Matthew 20:20-28 Click to read the verse Matthew 20:20-28

Matthew 23:11 - The greatest among you will be your servant. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:11

Mark 10:35-45 - The Request of James and John Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,”... Click to read the verse Mark 10:35-45 Click to read the verse Mark 10:35-45

Luke 9:46-48 - Who Will Be the Greatest? An argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be ... Click to read the verse Luke 9:46-48 Click to read the verse Luke 9:46-48