Matthew 18:4

The Passion Translation

Whoever continually humbles himself to become like this little child is the greatest one in heaven’s kingdom realm.

Cross References

Isaiah 57:15

For this is what the high and majestic one says, the one who fills the eternal realm with glory, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in high and holy places but also with the bruised and lowly in spirit, those who are humble and quick to repent. I dwell with them to revive the spirit of the humble, to revive the heart of those who are broken over their sin.

Matthew 18:1

At that time the disciples came to ask Jesus, “Who is considered to be the greatest in heaven’s kingdom realm?”

Matthew 18:3

“Learn this well: Unless you dramatically change your way of thinking and become teachable like a little child , you will never be able to enter in.

Matthew 18:5

And if you tenderly care for this little one on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me.

Mark 10:43

You are to lead by a different model. If you want to be the greatest, then live as one called to serve others.

Mark 9:34

No one said a word, because they had been arguing about which one of them was the greatest.

Luke 14:11

“Remember this: everyone with a lofty opinion of who he is and who seeks to raise himself up will be publicly humbled. And everyone with a modest opinion of who he is and chooses to humble himself will be raised up before all.”

Luke 9:48

“If you tenderly care for this little child on my behalf, you are tenderly caring for me. And if you care for me, you are honoring my Father who sent me. The one who is least important in your eyes is actually the most important one of all.”

James 4:10

Be willing to be made low before the Lord and he will exalt you!

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, the younger ones should willingly support the leadership of the elders. In every relationship, each of you must wrap around yourself the apron of a humble servant. Because: God resists you when you are proud but multiplies grace and favor when you are humble.