Matthew 18:2
And, calling near a child, he set it in the midst of them,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
In Context
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:7Then said Yahweh unto me, Do not say, A child, am, I,—For against whomsoever I send thee, shalt thou go, And whatsoever I command thee, shalt thou speak:
Mark 9:36And, taking a child, he set it in the midst of them,—and, folding it in his arms, said unto them—
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 →