Matthew 18:2
And Jesus having called a little child to [him], set it in their midst,
Darby Translation
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 greatest in the kingdom of the heavens?
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for thou shalt go to whomsoever I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
Mark 9:36And taking a little child he set it in their midst, and having taken it 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 →