Matthew 18:2

So Jesus called over a little child, placed him among them,

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

1In that hour the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who is greater in the kingdom of heaven?”

3and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36Then he took a child and placed him before them. And taking the child 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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