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Matthew 18:2

Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.

Majority Standard Bible

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

3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 1:7But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak.

Mark 9:36Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He 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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