Matthew 18:2
And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them,
Bible in Basic English
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 is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But the Lord said to me, Do not say, I am a child: for wherever I send you, you are to go, and whatever I give you orders to say, you are to say.
Mark 9:36And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them; and taking him in his arms, 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 →