Matthew 18:2

So Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them,

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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 approached Jesus saying, “Who then is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?”

3and said: “Assuredly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of the heavens.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36Then He took a child and stood him in their midst, and embracing him 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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