Matthew 18:2
Yeshua called a little child to himself, and set him in the middle of them
World Messianic Bible British
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 Yeshua, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7But the LORD said to me, “Don’t say, ‘I am a child;’ for you must go to whomever I send you, and you must say whatever I command you.
Mark 9:36He took a little child and set him in the middle of them. Taking him 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 →