Matthew 18:4 - English Majority Text Version 2009

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Whoever will humble himself therefore and become like this little child [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving] is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version (1901)

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Common English Bible

Those who humble themselves like this little child will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, whoever will have humbled himself like this little child, such a one is greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:4 Cross References

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who then is [the ]greater in the kingdom of heaven?"

Matthew 18:3

and said, "Assuredly I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one such little child in My name, receives Me.

Mark 10:43

Yet it will not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.

Mark 9:34

But they were silent, for on the road they had discussed with one another who [was] greater.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."

Luke 9:48

and said to them, "Whoever receives this little child in My name receives Me; and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all shall be great."

James 4:10

Be humbled before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, younger [people], subject yourselves to [the] elders. And all of you be subject to one another, and be clothed with humility, because "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."