Luke 9:43-48

43They were all amazed [practically overwhelmed] at the [evidence of the] greatness of God and His majesty and His wondrous work. But while they were still awed by everything Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,

44“Let these words sink into your ears: the Son of Man is going to be betrayed and handed over to men [who are His enemies].”

45However, they did not understand this statement. Its meaning was kept hidden from them so that they would not grasp it; and they were afraid to ask Him about it.

46An argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest [surpassing the others in esteem and authority].

47But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their heart, took a child and had him stand beside Him,

48and He told them, “Whoever welcomes this child in My name welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me [also] welcomes Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you [that is, the one who is genuinely humble—the one with a realistic self-view]—he is the one who is [truly] great.”