Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Treasury of Scripture humble. Matthew 23:11,12 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant... Psalm 131:1,2 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me... Isaiah 57:15 For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place... Luke 14:11 For whoever exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. 1 Peter 5:5 Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility... James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. greatest. Matthew 18:1 At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? Matthew 20:26,27 But it shall not be so among you: but whoever will be great among you, let him be your minister... Mark 10:43 But so shall it not be among you: but whoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: Luke 9:48 And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me...
Context Greatest and Least in the Kingdom
1At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the middle of them, 3And said, Truly I say to you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. 4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me. 6But whoever shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself 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;
King James Bible
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is 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.
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