Matthew 18:1-5,10 NRSVue

¹At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” ²He called a child, whom he put among them, ³and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ⁴Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. ⁵Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

¹⁰“Take care that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I tell you, in heaven their angels continually see the face of my Father in heaven.^,

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