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True Greatness

46 And an argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. 47 But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side, 48 and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”

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46 And there arose a [a]reasoning among them, which of them was the [b]greatest. 47 But when Jesus saw the [c]reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, 48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is [d]least among you all, the same is great.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 9:46 Or, questioning
  2. Luke 9:46 Greek greater.
  3. Luke 9:47 Or, questioning
  4. Luke 9:48 Greek lesser.