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Luke 9:48

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then he told them, 'When you welcome a child because of me, you're actually welcoming me. And when you welcome me, you're welcoming the one who sent me. Here's the thing — whoever's willing to be the smallest among you? That person is actually the greatest.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

True greatness isn't about being the biggest person in the room — it's about having the biggest heart for the smallest people.

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