Matthew 18:4
"Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little child, is greatest in the kingdom of heaven;
Montgomery New Testament
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In Context
5"and whoever receives one such child for my sake, receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26"Not so shall it be among you. But whoever among you wishes to become great, shall be your minister,
Mark 10:43Not so shall it be among you. On the contrary whoever would become great among you shall be your servant;
Luke 14:11"For every one who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."
1 Peter 5:5You younger men must submit to the presbyters; and all of you must put on the garment of humility and serve one another, for God resists the haughty, But 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 →