Matthew 18:4

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Therefore whoever humbles himself like this little child is greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 18:1

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who is greater in the kingdom of heaven?”

Matthew 18:3

and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:5

And whoever receives one little child such as this in my name receives me,

Mark 10:43

But it shall not be so among you. Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant,

Mark 9:34

But they were silent, because on the way they had been arguing with one another about who was greater.

Luke 14:11

For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 9:48

Then he 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 will be great.”

James 4:10

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger must submit to your elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility as you submit to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”