Matthew 18:2

Then Jesus called a little child, and set him in their midst,

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

In Context

1At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

3and said, “Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36And taking a child, He stood him in their midst. And taking him 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 →

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