Matthew 18:2

Jesus called a little child to him, and placed it in the middle of them, and then said,

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In The King James Version

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

In Context

1On the same occasion the disciples came to Jesus, and asked him, ‘Who is really the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’

3‘I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven at all.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36Then Jesus took a little child, and placed it in the middle of them. Taking it 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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