Matthew 18:1
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 18
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”Matthew 18:1
What Does Matthew 18:1 Mean?
Matthew 18:1 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Matthew 18:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Mark 9:33“And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way?”Luke 9:46“Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.”Matthew 20:20“Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him.”Luke 22:24“And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.”Philippians 2:3“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”Matthew 18:4“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”Romans 12:3“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.”Matthew 23:11“But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.”Mark 10:35“And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, Master, we would that thou shouldest do for us whatsoever we shall desire.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Mark 10:14“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”Matthew 20:21“And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom.”Romans 12:10“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;”Matthew 7:21“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”Acts 8:19“Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”Mark 9:34“But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.”Matthew 5:19“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
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