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Matthew 18:4

“But whoever humbles themselves and becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Free Bible Version

In The King James Version

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

In Context

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.

5Whoever accepts a little child like this in my name accepts me.

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Cross References

Isaiah 57:15This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.

Matthew 20:26It shall not be like that for you. Whoever among you wants to be the most important will be your servant.

Mark 10:43But for you it's not like this. Anyone of you who wants to be a ruler must be your servant,

Luke 14:11For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

1 Peter 5:5Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”

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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