1. At that time the disciples came to Jesus. They asked him, "Who is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?"
2. Jesus called a little child over to him. He had the child stand among them.
3. Jesus said, "What I'm about to tell you is true. You need to change and become like little children. If you don't, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4. Anyone who becomes as free of pride as this child is the most important in the kingdom of heaven.
5. "Anyone who welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
10-11. "See that you don't look down on one of these little ones. Here is what I tell you. Their angels in heaven can go at any time to see my Father who is in heaven.