Matthew 18:4 - The Scriptures 1998

⁴ “Whoever then humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the reign of the heavens.

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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.

Matthew 18:4 Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For thus declares the high and exalted One who dwells forever, whose Name is set-apart, “I dwell in the high and set-apart place, with him who has a bruised and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of bruised ones.

Matthew 18:1

At that time the taught ones came to יהושע, saying, “Who, then, is greatest in the reign of the heavens?”

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become as little children, you shall by no means enter into the reign of the heavens.

Matthew 18:5

“And whoever receives one little child like this in My Name receives Me.

Mark 10:43

“But it is not so among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant.

Mark 9:34

And they were silent, for on the way they had disputed with one another who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

“For everyone who is exalting himself shall be humbled, and he who is humbling 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, he shall be great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Master, and He shall lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you younger ones, be subject to elders. And gird yourselves with humility toward one another, for “Elohim resists the proud, but gives favour to the humble.”