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Jesus places a child among the disciples

When the disciples asked who was greatest in the kingdom, Jesus placed a child among them and said they must turn and become like children. Whoever humbles himself like the child is greatest, and welcoming such a child in Jesus' name welcomes Him (Matthew 18:1-5).

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📖 Matthew 18:1–3

1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2Jesus invited a little child to stand among them. 3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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