Matthew 18:4

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The greatest person in God’s kingdom is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

Cross References

James 4:10

Be humble before the Lord, and he will make you great.

Luke 14:11

Everyone who makes themselves important will be made humble. But everyone who makes themselves humble will be made important.”

Mark 10:43

But it should not be that way with you. Whoever wants to be your leader must be your servant.

Luke 9:48

Then he said to the followers, “Whoever accepts a little child like this in my name is accepting me. And anyone who accepts me is also accepting the one who sent me. The one among you who is the most humble—this is the one who is great.”

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, I have something to say to you too. You should accept the authority of the elders. You should all have a humble attitude in dealing with each other. “God is against the proud, but he is kind to the humble.” Proverbs 3:34

Matthew 18:1

About that time the followers came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in God’s kingdom?”

Isaiah 57:15

God is high and lifted up. He lives forever. His name is holy. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are humble and sorry for their sins. I will give new life to those who are humble in spirit. I will give new life to those who are sorry for their sins.

Matthew 18:3

Then he said, “The truth is, you must change your thinking and become like little children. If you don’t do this, you will never enter God’s kingdom.

Matthew 18:5

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

Mark 9:34

But the followers did not answer, because their argument on the road was about which one of them was the greatest.