Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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5Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name receives me.
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and elevated One says, who lives eternally, whose name is holy, 1 “I live in the exalted and holy place, with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, 1 to revive the spirit of the humble ones, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. 1
Matthew 20:26But it must not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant,
Mark 10:43But it shall not be this way among you. Whoever wishes to become 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 younger men, submit to the older men. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility and serve one another. For God resists the proud, but he 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 →