Matthew 18:1
At that very time His disciples came to Jesus, asking, "Who then is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?"
Luke 9:46-48
Then a dispute developed among Jesus' disciples as to which one of them was the greatest.
Mark 9:33-37
Then Jesus and His disciples came to Capernaum [Note: This city on the northwest shore of Lake Galilee had become sort of a headquarters for Jesus when He was in this region]. When He [and His disciples] entered a house He asked them, "What were you discussing on the way here?"
Matthew 3:2
"You must repent [i.e., change your hearts and lives], for the kingdom of heaven will soon be here."
Matthew 7:21
"Not every person who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven; but [only] that person who does what my Father in heaven requires.
Matthew 20:20-28
Then the mother of Zebedee's sons [i.e., James and John] came to Jesus with her sons and, bowing down in reverence before Him, made a request of Him.
Matthew 23:11
But the greatest person among you will be your servant.
Mark 10:14-15
But when Jesus saw it, He was moved with [righteous] indignation, and said to them, "Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such [humble ones. See Matt. 18:4].
Mark 10:35-45
Now James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came over to Jesus and said to Him, "We would like you to do for us whatever we ask you."
Luke 22:24-27
Then a dispute arose among the apostles as to which one of them should be considered the greatest.
Romans 12:10
In your love for your brothers, show tender affection toward one another. Try to outdo one another in showing respect [for each other].
Philippians 2:3
Do not do anything from rivalry or from empty conceit, but in humility, consider others better than yourselves.
Matthew 5:19-20
Therefore, whoever disregards one of these least [significant] requirements [of the law of Moses] and teaches others to [disregard them], he will be considered the least [significant person] in the kingdom of heaven. But whoever obeys them and teaches [others to obey] them, will be considered important in the kingdom of heaven.