15 Bible Verses about Greatness Of Disciples

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

But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest.

An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest.

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

and said to them, "Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great."

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, "If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all."

But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples,

But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves.

Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."

"Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.

I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority.