Luke 9:48

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

Luke 9:48 — American Standard Version

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Context — Luke 9

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45But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

49And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

50But Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against you is for you.

51And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

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