Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is greater in the kingdom of heaven.
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In Context
5And whoever receives one little child such as this in my name receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so among you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,
Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5In the same way, you who are younger must submit to your elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility as you submit to one another, for “God opposes the proud 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 →