Matthew 18:4 - King James Version with Apocrypha - American Edition

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest 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

Isaiah 57:15

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Matthew 18:1

At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 18:3

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.

Matthew 18:5

And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

Mark 10:43

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

Mark 9:34

But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

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.