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Matthew 18:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Matthew 18:1 NIV

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

Matthew 18:2 NIV

He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them.

Matthew 18:3 NIV

And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4 NIV

Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5 NIV

And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18:6 NIV

“If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.