Matthew 18:2

So He called a young child to Him, and, bidding him stand in the midst of them,

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

In Context

1Just then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who ranks higher than others in the Kingdom of the Heavens?"

3said, "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens.

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Cross References

Mark 9:36And taking a young child He made him stand in their midst, then threw His arms round him and said,

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 →

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