Who Is the Greatest?
The disciples argue about who is greatest. Jesus sets a child among them and teaches that whoever humbles himself like a child is greatest in the kingdom.
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Mark reveals the disciples had been arguing "on the road" and were embarrassed when Jesus asked about it. Matthew frames the question as the disciples asking Jesus directly. Luke records that Jesus perceived "the reasoning of their hearts," making it an issue of inner disposition rather than open debate.
The disciples ask Jesus the question; he teaches about becoming like children.
Jesus asks what they were arguing about; they are silent with embarrassment. He takes a child in his arms.
Jesus perceives their inner thoughts and responds by placing a child beside him.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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