Mark 9:33-37
“And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”

What does Mark 9:33-37 mean?
Mark 9:33-37 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible says, "And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be…
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In the quiet town of Capernaum, where the shadows of the hills meet the serenity of the Sea of Galilee, a profound lesson on greatness unfolds. Mark 9:33-37 records a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus, illustrating the stark contrast between worldly values and divine…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You this day, my heart is filled with gratitude for Your endless love and the wisdom found in Your word. Today, I reflect on the lesson spoken by our Lord in Mark 9:33-37. Your son Jesus, in His divine wisdom, taught His disciples about the…
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