Matthew 18:4

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

Whoever humbles himself like this child, he 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, and also with him who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

Matthew 18:1

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

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

“Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me;

Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you; but whoever would be great among you must be your servant,

Mark 9:34

But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he 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 him who sent me; for he who is least among you all is the one who is great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:5

Likewise you that are younger be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”