Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
5And whoever shall receive one such little child, in my name, receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26Not so shall it be among you;
Mark 10:43But it is not so among you. But whoever would become great among you, shall be your minister;
Luke 14:11For every one that exalts himself shall be humbled; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yea, all of you submitting to one another, gird yourselves with humility; because, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
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 →