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Matthew 18:4

So, the-who would-lower sameself as the childling, the-same, the-same is-being the greater in to{the kingdom} of{the heavens},

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

In The King James Version

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

In Context

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}.

5and who if-supposing may-receive to-which-the-same one childling upon to{the name} of{me} is-receiving emphatically-me.

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Cross References

Matthew 20:26Not the-same-ly it-will-be in to{you}; contrariwise; who[singular] if-supposing may-be-will-ing in to{you[plural]} to-become great: be-being [a] servant of{you[plural]},

Mark 10:43Moreover, not the-same-ly it-will-be in to{you}; contrariwise, who[singular] if-supposing may-be-will-ing to-be-become great in to{you[plural]} will-be servant of{you[plural]},

Luke 14:11that every, the elevating sameself, will-be-lowered, and the lowering sameself will-be-elevated."

1 Peter 5:5Similarly, younger/newer[masculine plural], be-set-under/subjected to{elders}; moreover, all being-set-under/subjected to{one-another}. Tie/wear-on-selves[ref. slave's apron] the humble-prudent-ness, that the God "is-setting-self-against/opposed/contrary to{over-shown/proud/arrogant[plural]}; moreover, is-giving grace/favor to{[the] humble[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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