which is the least of all seeds, but when it is grown is the greatest of plants, and becomes a tree, so that the birds of heaven come and lodge on its branches.

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

Whoever humbles himself like this little child, shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven;

But the greatest of you shall be your servant,

but when sown, it comes up, and becomes the greatest of all plants, and produces great branches, so that the birds of heaven can dwell under its shade.

And they were silent; for they had disputed with each other on the way as to who was the greatest.

And there arose a debate among them, which of them should be the greatest.

and said to them, Whoever receives this little child in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives him that sent me. For he that is least among you all, he shall be the greatest.

And there was a contention among them as to which of them should be the greatest.

to whom all from the least to the greatest attended, saying, This is the power of God which is called great.

And now remain faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

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