Matthew 18:1 “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the g…”

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

World English Bible

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”

American Standard Version

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Geneva Bible 1599

The same time the disciples came vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdome of heauen?

Darby Translation

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?

Young's Literal Translation

At that hour came the disciples near to Jesus, saying, 'Who, now, is greater in the reign of the heavens?'

Bible in Basic English

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

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Cross references

“the same”

Mark 9:33–37

Mark 9:33–37 · BSB

Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?”

“Who”

Luke 9:46–48 Matthew 20:20–28 Luke 22:24–27 Philippians 2:3 Matthew 23:11 Mark 10:35–45

Luke 9:46–48 · BSB

Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

Matthew 20:20–28 · BSB

Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him.

Luke 22:24–27 · BSB

A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest.

Philippians 2:3 · BSB

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.

Matthew 23:11 · BSB

The greatest among you shall be your servant.

Mark 10:35–45 · BSB

Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.”

“in”

Matthew 7:21 Matthew 3:2 Matthew 5:19 Matthew 5:20 Mark 10:14 Mark 10:15

Matthew 7:21 · BSB

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

Matthew 3:2 · BSB

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matthew 5:19 · BSB

So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom o…

Matthew 5:20 · BSB

For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:14 · BSB

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Mark 10:15 · BSB

Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.

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