Matthew 18:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:1 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:1 — KJV
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
— Matthew 18:1 (KJV)
Matthew 18:1 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 18:1
“The same came therefore to Philip, which was of Bethsaida of Galilee, and desired him, saying, Sir, we would see Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:1: same, came, jesus
“Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:1: same, came, disciples
“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:1: time, jesus, kingdom
“Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:1: came, disciples, jesus
“And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:1: time, came, disciples
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