Matthew 18:4
He therefore who will make himself lowly as this child, this man is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens.
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In Context
5And whoever will receive one such child in my name receives me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart o
Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you. Rather whoever wants to become great among you, he shall be your helper,
Mark 10:43But it is not so among you. Instead, whoever may want to become great among you, will be your helper,
Luke 14:11Because every man who lifts himself up will be made lower, and he who makes himself lower will be lifted up.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise younger men should be subordinate to the elder men. And all being subordinate to each other, clothe yourselves with humility, because God sets himself against the haughty, but gives grace to the lowly.
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 →