Matthew 18:2

And Jesus having called near a child, set him in the midst of them,

Literal Standard Version

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 hour the disciples came near to Jesus, saying, “Who, now, is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?”

3and said, “Truly I say to you, if you may not be turned and become as the children, you may not enter into the kingdom of the heavens;

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Cross References

Jeremiah 1:7And YHWH says to me, “Do not say, I [am] a youth, for to all to whom I send you—go, and all that I command you—speak.

Mark 9:36And having taken a child, He set him in the midst of them, and having taken him in His arms, 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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