Matthew 18:4
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New International Version (©1984)
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

International Standard Version (©2008)
Therefore, whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven,

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
Whoever becomes like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

King James Bible
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

American King James Version
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Bible in Basic English
Whoever, then, will make himself as low as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Darby Bible Translation
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;

English Revised Version
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Weymouth New Testament
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this young child, he it is who is superior to others in the Kingdom of the Heavens.

World English Bible
Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Young's Literal Translation
whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens.

Geneva Study Bible

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

People's New Testament

18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child. This explains the great feature in which they must become as the child. Greatness in the kingdom is not secured by seeking to be greatest. There is a lesson here for Christians, and especially preachers who are ambitious of distinction.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

18:1-6 Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples fasten upon that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear and speak of privileges and glory, who are willing to pass by the thoughts of work and trouble. Our Lord set a little child before them, solemnly assuring them, that unless they were converted and made like little children, they could not enter his kingdom. Children, when very young, do not desire authority, do not regard outward distinctions, are free from malice, are teachable, and willingly dependent on their parents. It is true that they soon begin to show other dispositions, and other ideas are taught them at an early age; but these are marks of childhood, and render them proper emblems of the lowly minds of true Christians. Surely we need to be daily renewed in the spirit of our minds, that we may become simple and humble, as little children, and willing to be the least of all. Let us daily study this subject, and examine our own spirits.


Matthew 18:3 and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:5 "And whoever receives one such child in My name receives Me; (NASB ©1995)

Child Greater Greatest Heaven Heavens Humble Humbles Kingdom Little Others Reign Superior Young

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

humble. 23:11,12 Ps 131:1,2 Isa 57:15 Lu 14:11 1Pe 5:5 Jas 4:10

greatest. 1 20:26,27 Mr 10:43 Lu 9:48

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