Matthew 18:4 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

⁴ Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest 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

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

In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matthew 18:3

and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise 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 it is not so among you: but whosoever would become great among you, shall be your minister:

Mark 9:34

But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another in the way, who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Luke 9:48

and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little 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 is great.

James 4:10

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

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.