Jesus

Mark 9:37

Teaching Community and Unity

"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me."

— Mark 9:37

Jesus teaching about receiving children

Book

Mark

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 9, v.37

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Community and Unity) in other Gospels

Matthew 16:18

"And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it."

Matthew 18:15

"If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you."

Matthew 22:9

"So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find."