Matthew 18:4
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this young child, he it is who is superior to others in the Kingdom of the Heavens.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
5And whoever for my sake receives one young child such as this, receives me.
Cross References
Matthew 20:26Not so shall it be among you; but whoever desires to be great among you shall be your servant,
Mark 10:43but it is not to be so among you. No, whoever desires to be great among you must be your servant;
Luke 14:11For whoever uplifts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be uplifted.
1 Peter 5:5In the same way you younger men must submit to your elders; and all of you must gird yourselves with humility towards one another, for God sets Himself against 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 →