Matthew 18:4
Therefore, anyone who will humble themselves like this child – that person will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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In Context
5And anyone who, for the sake of my name, welcomes even one little child like this, is welcoming me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26Among you it is not so.
Mark 10:43But among you it is not so. No, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled, and everyone who humbles themselves will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5Again, you younger ones should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for ‘God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help 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 →