Matthew 18:4

God's Word

Whoever becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

The High and Lofty One lives forever, and his name is holy. This is what he says: I live in a high and holy place. But I am with those who are crushed and humble. I will renew the spirit of those who are humble and the courage of those who are crushed.

Matthew 18:1

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

Matthew 18:3

Then he said to them, “I can guarantee this truth: Unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever welcomes a child like this in my name welcomes me.

Mark 10:43

But that’s not the way it’s going to be among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant.

Mark 9:34

They were silent. On the road they had argued about who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

Those who honor themselves will be humbled, but people who humble themselves will be honored.”

Luke 9:48

Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me. Whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. The one who is least among all of you is the one who is greatest.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the Lord’s presence. Then he will give you a high position.

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.