Luke 9:46-48

⁴⁶Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest.

⁴⁷But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him.

⁴⁸And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes the One who sent Me. For whoever is the least among all of you, he is the greatest.”

— Luke 9:46-48

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Illustration of Luke 9:47-48 NLT

Illustration of Luke 9:47-48 NLT -- But Jesus knew [the disciples'] thoughts [when they were arguing about who was the greatest], so he brought a little child to his side. Then he said to them, "Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me also welcomes my Father who sent me. Whoever is the least among you is the greatest."

Cross References for Luke 9:46-48

• Matthew 18:1-5
• Luke 14:11
• 1 Peter 5:6
• Mark 9:33-37
• Philippians 2:3
• Matthew 10:40-42
• 3 John 1:9
• Matthew 20:20-22
• Luke 22:26
• John 16:30

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