Matthew 18:4
whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
5'And he who may receive one such child in my name, doth receive me,
Cross References
Isaiah 57:15For thus said the high and exalted One, Inhabiting eternity, and holy [is] His name: 'In the high and holy place I dwell, And with the bruised and humble of spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of bruised ones,'
Matthew 20:26but not so shall it be among you, but whoever may will among you to become great, let him be your ministrant;
Mark 10:43but not so shall it be among you; but whoever may will to become great among you, he shall be your minister,
Luke 14:11because every one who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling himself shall be exalted.'
1 Peter 5:5In like manner, ye younger, be subject to elders, and all to one another subjecting yourselves; with humble-mindedness clothe yourselves, because God the proud doth resist, but to the humble He doth give grace;
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 →