Matthew 18:2
And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them,
American Standard Version
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 came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.
Mark 9:36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto 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 →