Matthew 18:2
Jesus called to himself a little child, set him among them,
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 same time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But Yahweh said to me, 1 “Do not say, 'I am too young.' You must go everywhere I send you, 1 and you must say whatever I command you! 1
Mark 9:36He took a little child and placed him in their midst. He took him in his arms and 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 →