Matthew 18:2

and the Jesus, call[ing]-toward-self [a] childling, stands same in to{midst} of{same[plural]},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

In Context

1In to{the hour, the-there,} the disciples come-toward to{the Jesus}, saying, "Who[?], consequently, is-being greater in to{the kingdom} of{the heavens}[?],"

3and says, "Amen I-am-saying to{you}, if-supposing you-would_not_be-turned and would_[not]_become as the childlings, no, you-would_not_come-into into the kingdom of{the heavens}.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36and, take[ing] [a] childling, he-stands same in to{midst} of{same} and, in-arm-ize[ing]/embrace[ing] same, says to{same[plural]},

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 →

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