Matthew 18:4

Modern English Version

Therefore whoever humbles himself like this little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

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 and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

Matthew 18:1

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

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like little children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one such little child in My name receives Me.

Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you. Whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Mark 9:34

But they kept silent, for on the way they had disputed among themselves who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 9:48

and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me. For he who is least among you all will be great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to the elders. Yes, all of you be submissive one to another and clothe yourselves with humility, because “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”