Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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In Context
5Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.
Luke 14:11For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility and subject yourselves to one another; for “God resists 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 →