Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself, as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
5And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name, receiveth me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26But thus shall it not be with you. But whosoever will be a great man among you, let him be your servant;
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so with you: but whosoever will be great among you let him be your servant:
Luke 14:11For every one who exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye who are younger persons, be in subjection to your elders: but all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed from head to foot with humility: for God sets himself in opposition to the proud, but he giveth grace to the lowly.
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 →