Matthew 18:1

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

Cross References (12)

  • Mark 9:33–37 (20)

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

  • Luke 9:46–48 (18)

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

  • Matthew 20:20–28 (14)

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

  • Philippians 2:3 (11)

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

  • Luke 22:24–27 (11)

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

  • Matthew 23:11 (8)

    The greatest among you shall be your servant.

  • Mark 10:35–45 (8)

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

  • Mark 10:14–15 (7)

    But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! Fo

  • Romans 12:10 (6)

    Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.

  • Matthew 7:21 (4)

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

  • Matthew 3:2 (0)

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

  • Matthew 5:19–20 (-1)

    So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in