Matthew 18:2

Jesus called over a small child. He had the child stand in front 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

1Around that time the disciples came to Jesus, and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

3“I tell you the truth, unless you change the way you think and become like little children, you won't ever enter the kingdom of heaven,” he told them.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 1:7“Don't say you're too young,” the Lord told me. “Go to everyone I send you to. Tell them everything I order you to say.

Mark 9:36He took a small child and had the child stand right in the middle of them. Then he picked up and hugged the child, and told 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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