Matthew 18:4
He therefore that shall humble himself like this child, he will be great in the kingdom of heaven.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
5And he that shall receive in my name one who is like to this child, he receiveth me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26Not so shall it be among you. But whoever among you desireth to be great, let him be to you, a ministerer:
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so among you: but he that would be great among you, must be a servitor to you.
Luke 14:11For, every one that exalteth himself, will be humbled: and every one that humbleth himself, will be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5And ye juniors submit yourselves to your seniors; and clothe yourselves, stringently, with lowliness of mind one towards another; because God resisteth them who exalt themselves, and giveth 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 →