Mark 9:37 meaning and explanation

“Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.”

Mark 9:37, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is speaking privately to the Twelve in Capernaum after they argued about which of them was greatest. He has just said that anyone who wants to be first must be last and servant of all, then takes a little child in His arms as a living example.

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