Matthew 18:2

Jesus called a child to come, and he placed that child in our midst.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1About that time we disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who among us will be the most important when God [MTY/EUP] makes you king?”

3He said, “Think about this: If you (pl) do not change the way you(pl) think and become as humble as little children, you (pl) will surely not go to the place where God [MTY/EUP] rules.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 1:7Yahweh replied, “Do not say that, because you must go to everyone to whom I will send you, and you must tell them everything that I tell you to say.

Mark 9:36Then he took a child and placed him among them. He took the child in his arms and then 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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