Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
5And he that shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and the Eminent that inhabiteth eternity: and his name is Holy, who dwelleth in the high and holy place, and with a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be the greater among you, let him be your minister:
Mark 10:43But it is not so among you: but whosoever will be greater, shall be your minister.
Luke 14:11Because every one that exalteth himself, shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself, shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye young men, be subject to the ancients. And do you all insinuate humility one to another, for God resisteth the proud, but to the humble he giveth 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 →