Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this yeled, he is the greatest in the Malchut HaShomayim.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
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5And whoever receives one such yeled in my Name receives me. + 18:5 Moshiach
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the High and Exalted, 1 Shokhen Ad (the One Who abideth forever, i.e., Who inhabits eternity), Kadosh Shmo: 1 I dwell in marom v'kadosh (the high and holy place), 1 with him also that is of a contrite and lowly ruach, 1 to revive the ruach of the shefalim (humble, lowly ones) 1 and to revive the lev nidka'im (contrite of heart). 1
Matthew 20:26But it will not be thus among you. For whoever wishes to be gadol among you will become your mesharet (servant, minister).
Mark 10:43However, it is not so among you. He who wishes to become gadol among you must be your mesharet.
Luke 14:11For everyone exalting himself shall be humbled, and the one humbling himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, bochrim (young men), be submissive to the Zekenim (Elders) and clothe yourselves in the kaftan of anavah (humility) toward one another, because IM LALETZIM HU YALITZ V'LA'ANAYIM YITEN CHEN + 5:5 Prov 3:34 (Indeed Hashem scorns the scorners, 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 →