Matthew 18:4

New American Standard Bible 2020

So whoever will humble himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, says: “I dwell in a high and holy place, And also with the contrite and lowly of spirit In order to revive the spirit of the lowly And to revive the heart of the contrite.

Matthew 18:1

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

Matthew 18:3

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

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one such child in My name, receives Me;

Mark 10:43

But it is not this way among you; rather, whoever wants to become prominent among you shall be your servant;

Mark 9:34

But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 9:48

and He said to them, “Whoever receives this child in My name receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives Him who sent Me; for the one who is least among all of you, this is the one who is great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:5

You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.