Matthew 18:4

New King James Version

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the 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, With him who has 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 then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me.

Mark 10:43

Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant.

Mark 9:34

But they kept silent, for on the road they had disputed among themselves who would be 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 little 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 people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.”