The Peerage of the Kingdom
Matthew 18:1
At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?


I. THE QUESTION. It showed ignorance, pride, selfishness.

II. THE ANSWER. Learn: The way of entrance. The principle of recompense, not merit; not personal worth and greatness. The acknowledgment of unworthiness even to get in at all.

(H. Bonar D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

WEB: In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?"




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