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Matthew 18:2

Matthew 18:1 nasb — At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

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"At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?""

— Matthew 18:1, NASB

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Matthew 18 — Context

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

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And He called a child to Himself and set him before them,

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and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

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"Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:1 say?
Matthew 18:1 in the NASB reads: “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"”
Where is Matthew 18:1 in the Bible?
Matthew 18:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 1.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:1.
What translation should I read Matthew 18:1 in?
Matthew 18:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 18:1?
Matthew 18:1 reads (NASB): “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, "Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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