Congregational Pulpit Matthew 18:1 At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?… I. A STRANGE INQUIRY. 1. They did not inquire about character, but persons. 2. They did not perceive the nature of His kingdom. 3. They thought of the crown without the cross. 4. They set up a mistaken claim. 5. They forgot the Saviour's omniscience. II. AN INSTRUCTIVE REPLY. 1. It SHOWS a danger. 2. It teaches a necessity. 3. It speaks a privilege. (Congregational Pulpit.) Parallel Verses 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?" |
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