Matthew 18:4
Therefore, whoever shall humble himself as this little child, he is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Revised King James New Testament
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In Context
5And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26But it shall not be so among you: but whoever will be great among you, let him be your servant;
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so among you: but whoever wishes to be great among you, shall be your servant:
Luke 14:11For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise, you who are younger, submit yourselves to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another: for God opposes the proud, 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 →