46 An argument started between them about which of them was the greatest.

47 Jesus knew what thoughts were going through their minds,

and he took a little child and set him by his side.

48 And then said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes this little child in my name

welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

For the least among you all, that is the one who is great.’

49 John spoke up, ‘Master,’ he said ‘we saw a man casting out devils in your name,

and because he is not with us we tried to stop him.’

50 But Jesus said to him, ‘You must not stop him:

anyone who is not against you is for you’.