Applebury's Comments

True Greatness
Scripture

Luke 9:46-48 And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest. 47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side, 48 and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little 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 is great.

Comments

which of them was the greatest.Peter's prominence and avowed loyalty to Jesus may have given him some notion that he was of special importance. James and John who may have been relatives of Jesus were evidently hoping to be elevated to positions of importance in the kingdom when Jesus established it (Matthew 20:20-21).

he took a little child.Jesus took this an occasion to teach His disciples a much needed lesson on true greatness. He said, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me. Then He made the point, He that is least among you all is the one who is great. See also Mark 10:43-45 for Jesus-' own example of true greatness.

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