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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 accounted greater. (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 he sat down and called the twelve, and says to them, If anyone desire to be first, he shall be last of all, and minister of all.
 36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them; and when he had taken it in his arms, he said to them,
 37Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me; and whoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him who sent me. (Mark 9:33‑37)
Who.
Matt. 20:20‑28• 20{i}Then came to him the mother of the sons of Zebedee, with her sons, doing homage, and asking something of him.{/i}
 21{i}And 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.{/i}
 22{i}And 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.{/i}
 23{i}[And] 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.{/i}
 24{i}And the ten, having heard [of it], were indignant about the two brothers.{/i}
 25{i}But 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.{/i}
 26{i}It shall not be thus amongst you, but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your servant;{/i}
 27{i}and whosoever will be first among you, let him be your bondman;{/i}
 28{i}as indeed the Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.{/i} (Matt. 20:20‑28)
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Matt. 23:11• 11{i}But the greatest of you shall be your servant.{/i} (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• 35{i}And there come to him James and John, the sons of Zebedee,{/i} saying [to him], Teacher, we would that thou shouldst do for us whatsoever we may ask thee.
 36And he said to them, What would ye that I should do for you?
 37And they said unto him, Grant us that we may sit, one on thy right hand and one on thy left hand, in thy glory.
 38{i}And Jesus said to them,{/i} Ye know not what ye ask: can ye drink of the cup that I drink of? and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?
 39And they said unto him, We can. And Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized:
 40but to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but [it shall be given] to them for whom it is prepared.
 41{i}And{/i} when the ten heard it, they began to be indignant about James and John.
 42But Jesus called them unto him, and saith unto them, Ye know that those who are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and their great men exercise authority over them.
 43But it is not so 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 unto, but to minister, and to 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 receiveth me; and whosoever shall receive me receiveth 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 accounted greater.
 25But 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] so; but let the greater among you be as the younger, and the leader as he that serveth.
 27For which [is] greater, he that is at table, or he that serveth? [Is] not he that is at table? But I am among you as he that serveth. (Luke 22:24‑27)
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Rom. 12:10• 10in brotherly love affectionate to one another; in honour anticipating one another; (Rom. 12:10)
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Phil. 2:3• 3nothing in strifefulness, or vainglory, but in lowly-mindedness esteeming one another more excellent than themselves: (Phil. 2:3)
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Matt. 3:2• 2{i}and saying, Repent, for the kingdom of the heavens has drawn nigh.{/i} (Matt. 3:2)
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Matt. 5:19‑20• 19Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of the heavens; but whosoever shall do and teach [them], he shall be called great in the kingdom of the heavens.
 20For I say to you that, except 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 everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but he that doeth the will of my Father that is in the heavens. (Matt. 7:21)
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Mark 10:14‑15• 14But when Jesus saw [it], he was indignant, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of God.
 15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. (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.)