Matthew 18:2
And having called in a child, Jesus set it in the midst of them.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
In Context
1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But LORD said to me, Say not, I am a child. For to whomever I shall send thee thou shall go, and whatever I shall command thee thou shall speak.
Mark 9:36And having taken a child, he set it in the midst of them. And after embracing it, he said to them,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 18:2-7
The Importance of Humility. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name… Read the whole commentary →