it is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches."

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.

yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade."

But they kept silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest.

And an argument arose among them as to which of them would be the greatest.

A dispute also arose among them, which of them was to be considered the greatest.

But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the youngest, and he who leads as one who serves.

and they all, from the least to the greatest, gave attention to him, saying, "This man is what is called the Great Power of God."

So now faith, hope, love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

And they shall not teach every one his fellow or every one his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for all shall know me, from the least of them to the greatest.