Matthew 18:4

New American Bible - revised edition

Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For thus says the high and lofty One, the One who dwells forever, whose name is holy: I dwell in a high and holy place, but also with the contrite and lowly of spirit, To revive the spirit of the lowly, to revive the heart of the crushed.

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me. Temptations to Sin.

Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant;

Mark 9:34

But they remained silent. They had been discussing among themselves on the way who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one 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 the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Another Exorcist.

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise, you younger members, be subject to the presbyters. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for: “God opposes the proud but bestows favor on the humble.”