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Matthew 18

Matt. 18:1 KJV (With Strong’s)

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At
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
e the same
ekeinos (Greek #1565)
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
KJV usage: he, it, the other (same), selfsame, that (same, very), X their, X them, they, this, those. See also 3778.
Pronounce: ek-i'-nos
Origin: from 1563
time
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
hora (Greek #5610)
an "hour" (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) time.
Pronounce: ho'-rah
Origin: apparently a primary word
came
proserchomai (Greek #4334)
to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (figuratively) worship, assent to
KJV usage: (as soon as he) come (unto), come thereunto, consent, draw near, go (near, to, unto).
Pronounce: pros-er'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2064 (including its alternate)
the disciples
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
mathetes (Greek #3101)
a learner, i.e. pupil
KJV usage: disciple.
Pronounce: math-ay-tes'
Origin: from 3129
unto Jesus
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
, saying
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, Who
tis (Greek #5101)
an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions)
KJV usage: every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.
Pronounce: tis
Origin: probably emphatic of 5100
is
ara (Greek #687)
a form of 686, denoting an interrogation to which a negative answer is presumed
KJV usage: therefore.
Pronounce: ar'-ah
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
the greatest
meizon (Greek #3187)
larger (literally or figuratively, specially, in age)
KJV usage: elder, greater(-est), more.
Pronounce: mide'-zone
Origin: irregular comparative of 3173
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
the kingdom
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
basileia (Greek #932)
properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: kingdom, + reign.
Pronounce: bas-il-i'-ah
Origin: from 935
of heaven
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
ouranos (Greek #3772)
the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity)
KJV usage: air, heaven(-ly), sky.
Pronounce: oo-ran-os'
Origin: perhaps from the same as 3735 (through the idea of elevation)
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Mark 9:33• 33And he came to Capernaum, and being in the house, he asked them, Of what were ye reasoning by the way? (Mark 9:33)
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Luke 9:46• 46And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them. (Luke 9:46)
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Luke 22:24• 24And there was also a strife among them which of them should be held to be the greatest. (Luke 22:24)
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More on:

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Heaven,
Kingdom; Kingdom of God; Kingdom of Heaven,
The Lord Jesus

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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1-6:  Christ warns his disciples to be humble and harmless,
7-9:  to avoid offences,
10-14:  and not to despise the little ones;
15-20:  teaches how we are to deal with our brethren when they offend us,
21-22:  and how oft to forgive them;
23-31:  which he sets forth by a parable of the king that took account of his servants,
32-35:  and punished him who shewed no mercy to his fellow.
the same.
Mark 9:33‑37• 33And he came to Capernaum, and being in the house, he asked them, Of what were ye reasoning by the way?
 34And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who was greatest.
 35And sitting down he called the twelve; and he says to them, If any one would be first, he shall be last of all, and minister of all.
 36And taking a little child he set it in their midst, and having taken it in his arms he said to them,
 37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receives me; and whosoever shall receive me, does not receive me, but him who sent me. (Mark 9:33‑37)
Who.
Matt. 20:20‑28• 20Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, doing homage, and asking something of him.
 21And he said to her, What wilt thou? She says to him, Speak the word that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left in thy kingdom.
 22And Jesus answering said, Ye know not what ye ask. Can ye drink the cup which *I* am about to drink? They say to him, We are able.
 23And he says to them, Ye shall drink indeed my cup, but to sit on my right hand and on my left, is not mine to give, but to those for whom it is prepared of my Father.
 24And the ten, having heard of it, were indignant about the two brothers.
 25But Jesus having called them to him, said, Ye know that the rulers of the nations exercise lordship over them, and the great exercise authority over them.
 26It shall not be thus amongst you, but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your servant;
 27and whosoever will be first among you, let him be your bondman;
 28as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matt. 20:20‑28)
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Matt. 23:11• 11But the greatest of you shall be your servant. (Matt. 23:11)
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Mark 9:34• 34And they remained silent, for by the way they had been reasoning with one another who was greatest. (Mark 9:34)
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Mark 10:35‑45• 35And there come to him James and John, the sons of Zebedee, saying to him, Teacher, we would that whatsoever we may ask thee, thou wouldst do it for us.
 36And he said to them, What would ye that I should do for you?
 37And they said to him, Give to us that we may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy glory.
 38And Jesus said to them, Ye do not know what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup which *I* drink, or be baptised with the baptism that *I* am baptised with?
 39And they said to him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, The cup that *I* drink ye will drink and with the baptism that *I* am baptised with ye will be baptised,
 40but to sit on my right hand or on my left is not mine to give, but for those for whom it is prepared.
 41And the ten having heard of it, began to be indignant about James and John.
 42But Jesus having called them to him, says to them, Ye know that those who are esteemed to rule over the nations exercise lordship over them; and their great men exercise authority over them;
 43but it is not thus among you; but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your minister;
 44and whosoever would be first of you shall be bondman of all.
 45For also the Son of man did not come to be ministered to, but to minister, and give his life a ransom for many. (Mark 10:35‑45)
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Luke 9:46‑48• 46And a reasoning came in amongst them, who should be the greatest of them.
 47And Jesus, seeing the reasoning of their heart, having taken a little child set it by him,
 48and said to them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receives me, and whosoever shall receive me receives him that sent me. For he who is the least among you all, *he* is great. (Luke 9:46‑48)
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Luke 22:24‑27• 24And there was also a strife among them which of them should be held to be the greatest.
 25And he said to them, The kings of the nations rule over them, and they that exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
 26But *ye* shall not be thus; but let the greater among you be as the younger, and the leader as he that serves.
 27For which is greater, he that is at table or he that serves? Is not he that is at table? But *I* am in the midst of you as the one that serves. (Luke 22:24‑27)
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Rom. 12:10• 10as to brotherly love, kindly affectioned towards one another: as to honour, each taking the lead in paying it to the other: (Rom. 12:10)
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Phil. 2:3• 3let nothing be in the spirit of strife or vain glory, but, in lowliness of mind, each esteeming the other as more excellent than themselves; (Phil. 2:3)
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Matt. 3:2• 2and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh. (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 5:19‑20• 19Whosoever then shall do away with one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall practise and teach them, *he* shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
 20For I say unto you, that unless your righteousness surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of the heavens. (Matt. 5:19‑20)
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Matt. 7:21• 21Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that does the will of my Father who is in the heavens. (Matt. 7:21)
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Mark 10:14‑15• 14But Jesus seeing it, was indignant, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come to me; forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
 15Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it. (Mark 10:14‑15)
• v.1-4 The meekness of a little child, unable to assert, its rights in a world that ignores it — the spirit of humility and dependence — alone befitted the kingdom. (“His Questions” by W.T.P. Wolston)
• This furnishes opportunity for our Lord to indicate the spirit that becomes the kingdom of heaven: (“Remarks on Matthew 18” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatestd in the kingdom of the heavens?

JND Translation Notes

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The Greek word is the comparative, hence "greater" than others. it is thus characteristic, not personal. "Greatest" answers to it in English.

W. Kelly Translation

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In that hour the disciples came to Jesus saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?

WK Verse Note

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(Note: Words in italics have been inserted from the J. N. Darby translation where the W. Kelly translation doesn’t exist.)