Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
5And whoever receiveth one such child in my name, receiveth me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One That inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place; With him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit; To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Matthew 20:26Not so shall it be among you; but whoever desireth to become great among you, will be your minister;
Mark 10:43But it is not so among you; but whoever desireth to become great among you, will be your minister;
Luke 14:11For every one that exalteth himself will be humbled; and he that humbleth himself will be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye younger men, submit yourselves to the elder; and all of you be clothed with humility toward each other; for “God resisteth the proud, but giveth 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 →