Matthew 18:4 - English Majority Text Version 2009

⁴ 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

⁴ Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ 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)

⁴ Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Common English Bible

⁴ Those who humble themselves like this little child will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ 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

⁴ 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."