Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;
Darby Translation
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In Context
5and whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receives me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, and whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy [place], and with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be thus amongst you, but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your servant;
Mark 10:43but it is not thus among you; but whosoever would be great among you, shall be your minister;
Luke 14:11for every one that exalts himself shall be abased, and he that abases himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise [ye] younger, be subject to [the] elder, and all of you bind on humility towards one another; for God sets himself against [the] proud, but to [the] humble 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 →