Matthew 18:2

New International Reader's Version

Jesus called a little child over to him. He had the child stand among them.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:7

“Lord my God, you have now made me king. You have put me in the place of my father David. But I’m only a little child. I don’t know how to carry out my duties.

Jeremiah 1:7

But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I’m too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to. You must say everything I command you to say.

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples came to Jesus. They asked him, “Then who is the most important person in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 18:3

Jesus said, “What I’m about to tell you is true. You need to change and become like little children. If you don’t, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.