Luke 9:46-48
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
46 [a]An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.(A) 47 Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side 48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.”(B)
Another Exorcist.(C)
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- 9:46–50 These two incidents focus on attitudes that are opposed to Christian discipleship: rivalry and intolerance of outsiders.
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