Matthew 18:1

In 9 translations

BSB

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

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?”

ASV

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

LSV

At that hour the disciples came near to Jesus, saying, “Who, now, is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?”

YLT

At that hour came the disciples near to Jesus, saying, 'Who, now, is greater in the reign of the heavens?'

DBY

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?

DRC

At that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying: Who thinkest thou is the greater in the kingdom of heaven?

GNV

The same time the disciples came vnto Iesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdome of heauen?

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ προσῆλθον οἱ μαθηταὶ τῷ Ἰησοῦ λέγοντες· Τίς ἄρα μείζων ἐστὶν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν;

RP2018

Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ προσῆλθον οἱ μαθηταὶ τῷ Ἰησοῦ, λέγοντες, Τίς ἄρα μείζων ἐστὶν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν;

TR-Boyd

Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ προσῆλθον οἱ μαθηταὶ τῷ Ἰησοῦ, λέγοντες, Τίς ἄρα μείζων ἐστὶν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τῶν οὐρανῶν;

SCR1894

εν εκεινη τη ωρα προσηλθον οι μαθηται τω ιησου λεγοντες τις αρα μειζων εστιν εν τη βασιλεια των ουρανων

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• Mark 9:33–37Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. Sitting…
• Luke 9:46–48Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. And He said to them, “Whoever welcomes this…
• Matthew 20:20–28Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit…
• Philippians 2:3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
• Luke 22:24–27A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them would be considered the greatest. So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves…
• Mark 10:35–45Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. They answered, “Grant that one of us may sit…
• Matthew 23:11The greatest among you shall be your servant.
• Mark 10:14–15But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the…
• Romans 12:10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
• Matthew 7:21Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
• Matthew 3:2and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
• Matthew 5:19–20So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom…

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