Matthew 18:4 · KJV
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 18:4
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.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
Matthew 18 — Context
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
6But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and {that} he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Cross References
James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Mark 10:43
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
Luke 9:48
And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all {of you} be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Matthew 20:26-27
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
Matthew 18:1
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?