Cross references
Matthew 18:1
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Matthew 18:1 has 12 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 10 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Mark 9:33–37 (21 votes) and Luke 9:46–48 (18 votes). 10 other verses point back to it. It links with 5 other books, from Matthew 3 to Philippians 2.
Which verses does Matthew 18:1 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Mark 9:33–3721 votes
Then they came to Capernaum. While Jesus was in the house, He asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” But they were silent, for on the way they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest. …
- Luke 9:46–4818 votes
Then an argument started among the disciples as to which of them would be the greatest. But Jesus, knowing the thoughts of their hearts, had a little child stand beside Him. …
- Matthew 20:20–2814 votes
Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” …
- Luke 22:24–2711 votes
A dispute also arose among the disciples as to which of them should be considered the greatest. So Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors. …
- Philippians 2:311 votes
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.
- Matthew 23:118 votes
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
- Mark 10:35–458 votes
Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to Jesus and declared, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask.” “What do you want Me to do for you?” He inquired. …
- Mark 10:14–157 votes
But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
- Romans 12:106 votes
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
- Matthew 7:214 votes
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.
- Matthew 3:20 votes
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
- Matthew 5:19–20-1 votes
Which verses point to Matthew 18:1?
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