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Matthew 18:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

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KJV ORIGINAL

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Right then, the disciples came up to Jesus with a question: 'So who's actually the most important person in God's kingdom?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even Jesus's closest friends were still figuring out that greatness isn't what they thought it was.

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