Matthew 18:4
Therefore whosoever shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5and whosoever shall receive such little child in my name, receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26It shall not be so among you; but whosoever may wish to be great among you, shall be your servant;
Mark 10:43But it is not so among you: but whosoever may wish to be great among you, shall be your servant:
Luke 14:11Because every one who shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and 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 →