Matthew 18:4
whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens.
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In Context
5And he who may receive one such child in My Name, receives Me,
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus said the high and exalted One, || Inhabiting eternity, and His Name [is] holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, || And with the bruised and humble of spirit, || To revive the spirit of the humble, || And to revive the heart of bruised ones,
Matthew 20:26but not so will it be among you, but whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your servant;
Mark 10:43but not so will it be among you; but whoever may will to become great among you, he will be your minister,
Luke 14:11because everyone who is exalting himself will be humbled, and he who is humbling himself will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, you young [ones], be subject to elders, and all subjecting yourselves to one another; clothe yourselves with humble-mindedness, because God resists the proud, but He gives grace to 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 →