Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore humbleth himself as this child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
5And whosoever shall receive as like this child in my name, he receiveth me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26but it shall not be so among you; but whoever among you willeth to be great, let him be minister to you.
Mark 10:43but not thus shall it be among you. But if any one among you willeth to be great, let him be to you the servant;
Luke 14:11For every one who exalteth himself shall be humbled; and every one who humbleth himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5And you younger, be subject to your presbyters, and be clothed carefully with humility of mind towards one another; because Aloha is against those who exalt themselves, and to the humble he giveth grace.
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 →