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Luke 9:48

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9:48 and said to them, “Whoever welcomes 1  this child 2  in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me, for the one who is least among you all is the one who is great.” 3 

1 tn This verb, δέχομαι (decomai), is a term of hospitality (L&N 34.53).

2 sn Children were very insignificant in ancient culture, so this child would be the perfect object lesson to counter the disciples’ selfish ambitions.

3 tn Grk “among you all, this one is great.” The absence of a comparative term here makes the point that comparison should not be done.



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