Luke 9:48

“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great.”

"And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great." - Luke 9:48
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Luke 9:48 (KJV) - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great." In this verse, Jesus is speaking to his disciples about the…

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Embracing the Least: A Call to Humility and Service

In recent years, we have witnessed a troubling trend in our society, one that delineates worth and value based on achievement, status, or recognition. In stark contrast to this worldly perspective, Jesus gives a profound lesson in Luke 9:48, where He states, "And said unto them…

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A Prayer for Humility and Acceptance in the Kingdom

Heavenly Father, We come before You today in a spirit of humility, acknowledging Your greatness and the boundless love You have lavished upon us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we reflect upon the profound truth of Luke 9:48, where our Savior declared, "Whosoever shall…

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Luke 9:48 - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this 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 shall be great."
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Mark 9:48 - "Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched."
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Psalms 48:9 - "We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
"Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." - Mark 9:48
Ezekiel 48:9 - "The oblation that ye shall offer unto the LORD shall be of five and twenty thousand in length, and of ten thousand in breadth."
Isaiah 48:9 - "¶ For my name's sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off."
Jeremiah 48:9 - "Give wings unto Moab, that it may flee and get away: for the cities thereof shall be desolate, without any to dwell therein."
"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
Jeremiah 48:9 "Give wings to Moab, That she may flee and get away;
Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
Luke 2:48 - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing."
"And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him." - Luke 19:48
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Luke 12:48 - "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
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