Matthew 18:4

Free Bible Version

“But whoever humbles themselves and becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

This is what the one who is high above all says, he who lives in eternity, whose name is holy: I live in a high and holy place, together with those who repent and who act humbly, restoring their spirits and encouraging them.

Matthew 18:1

Around that time the disciples came to Jesus, and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 18:3

“I tell you the truth, unless you change the way you think and become like little children, you won't ever enter the kingdom of heaven,” he told them.

Matthew 18:5

Whoever accepts a little child like this in my name accepts me.

Mark 10:43

But for you it's not like this. Anyone of you who wants to be a ruler must be your servant,

Mark 9:34

But they didn't say anything because they had been arguing over who was the most important.

Luke 14:11

For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Luke 9:48

Then he said to them, “Anyone who accepts this little child in my name accepts me, and anyone who accepts me accepts the one who sent me. Whoever is least among you all is the greatest.”

James 4:10

Be humble before the Lord and he will lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, do what the elders tell you. Indeed all of you should serve one another in humility, because “God is against the proud, but favors the humble.”