Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever will have humbled himself like this little child, such a one is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
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5And whoever shall accept one such little child in my name, accepts me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For this is said by the Most High, the Sublime One, who dwells in eternity. And his name is Holy, for he dwells in the exalted and holy place, and he acts with a restrained and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be this way among you. But whoever will want to be greater among you, let him be your minister.
Mark 10:43But it is not to be this way among you. Instead, whoever would become greater shall be your minister;
Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5Similarly, young persons, be subject to the elders. And infuse all humility among one another, for God resists the arrogant, but to the humble he gives grace.
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 →