Matthew 18:4
Therefore whoever will humble himself like this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens.
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In Context
5“Whoever receives one little child like this in my name, receives me;
Cross References
Matthew 20:26but it must not be so among you. Rather, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
Mark 10:43But it must not be so among you, but whoever desires to become great among you must be your servant,
Luke 14:11Because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5Similarly, you younger ones, submit to elders. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, submitting to one another, because ‘God resists proud ones, but gives grace to humble ones.’
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 →