Matthew 18:4

A Conservative Version

He therefore who will make himself lowly as this child, this man is the greater in the kingdom of the heavens.

Cross References

James 4:10

Be ye made lower in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Luke 14:11

Because every man who lifts himself up will be made lower, and he who makes himself lower will be lifted up.

Mark 10:43

But it is not so among you. Instead, whoever may want to become great among you, will be your helper,

Luke 9:48

and he said to them, Whoever may receive this child in my name receives me, and whoever may receive me receives him who sent me, for he who exists smaller among you all, this man will be great.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise younger men should be subordinate to the elder men. And all being subordinate to each other, clothe yourselves with humility, because God sets himself against the haughty, but gives grace to the lowly.

Matthew 18:1

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who then is greater in the kingdom of the heavens?

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart o

Matthew 18:3

And he said, Truly I say to you, if ye are not turned, and become as children, ye will, no, not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever will receive one such child in my name receives me.

Mark 9:34

But they were silent, for on the way they discussed among each other, who is greater.