Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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In Context
5And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 20:26But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
Mark 10:43But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility, being subject to one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but 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 →