Matthew 18:1

The Question About Who Is Greatest

¹ At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” ² He called a little child and set him before them,

Disciples Came

Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus

Messiah

Luke 9:46-48

An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

Mark 9:33-37

They arrived at Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing and arguing about on the road?”

Matthew 3:2

“Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Matthew 7:21

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 20:20-28

Then [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s children [James and John] came up to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down [in respect], asked a favor of Him.

Matthew 23:11

But the greatest among you will be your servant.

Mark 10:14-15

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 10:35-45

James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came to Him, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.”

Luke 22:24-27

Now a dispute also arose among them as to which of them was regarded to be the greatest.

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to one another with [authentic] brotherly affection [as members of one family], give preference to one another in honor;

Philippians 2:3

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves.

Matthew 5:19-20

So whoever breaks one of the least [important] of these commandments, and teaches others to do the same, will be called least [important] in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them, he will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.