Luke 9:48

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 9

“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”Luke 9:48

What Does Luke 9:48 Mean?

Luke 9:48 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 48 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Incarnation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Luke 9:48 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Deuteronomy 28:1“And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:”Mark 10:43“But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 10:40“He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”John 13:20“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that receiveth whomsoever I send receiveth me; and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.”Mark 9:37“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”Romans 15:7“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”1 Peter 5:6“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:”Luke 14:11“For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.”Matthew 10:14“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”Matthew 11:11“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”3 John 1:9“I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not.”Luke 7:28“For I say unto you, Among those that are born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist: but he that is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”Luke 9:5“And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”Luke 10:16“He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.”Luke 22:26“But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.”John 17:3“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Matthew 18:5“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”Matthew 18:10“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”

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