Matthew 18:4

New Century Version

The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

And this is the reason: God lives forever and is holy. He is high and lifted up. He says, “I live in a high and holy place, but I also live with people who are sad and humble. I give new life to those who are humble and to those whose hearts are broken.

Matthew 18:1

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

Matthew 18:3

Then he said, “I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

“Whoever accepts a child in my name accepts me.

Mark 10:43

But it should not be that way among you. Whoever wants to become great among you must serve the rest of you like a servant.

Mark 9:34

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

Luke 14:11

All who make themselves great will be made humble, but those who make themselves humble will be made great.”

Luke 9:48

Then Jesus said, “Whoever accepts this little child in my name accepts me. And whoever accepts me accepts the One who sent me, because whoever is least among you all is really the greatest.”

James 4:10

Humble yourself in the Lord’s presence, and he will honor you.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, younger people should be willing to be under older people. And all of you should be very humble with each other. “God is against the proud, but he gives grace to the humble.”