Matthew 18

Matthew 18

Who Is the Greatest?

(Mark 9.33-37; Luke 9.46-48)

1About this time the disciples came to Jesus and asked him who would be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.[#Lk 22.24.]

2Jesus called for a child to come over and stand near him.

3Then he said:[#Mk 10.15; Lk 18.17.]

Temptations To Sin

(Mark 9.42-48; Luke 17.1,2)

The Lost Sheep

(Luke 15.3-7)

When Someone Sins

(Luke 17.3)

Allowing and Not Allowing

An Official Who Refused To Forgive

21Peter came up to the Lord and asked, “How many times should I forgive someone who does something wrong to me? Is seven times enough?”[#Lk 17.3,4.; #18.21 Or “a follower.” See the note at 18.15.]

22Jesus answered:[#Gn 4.24.]

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