Matthew 18:4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
5and whoever shall receive one such little child for my sake, receiveth me:
Cross References
Matthew 20:26it shall not be so among you; but whosoever would be great among you, let him be your minister, and whoever would be chief among you,
Mark 10:43But it shall not be so among you: but whoever would be great among you shall be your minister;
Luke 14:11for whosoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
1 Peter 5:5Likewise ye younger, be subject to the elder; and all of you behaving with due submission one to another, be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, but sheweth favor 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 →