4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.


In Context

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2 He called a little child and had him stand among them.

3 And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 "And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

Matthew 18:4 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

18:4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

18:4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

18:4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

18:4Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

18:4whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

18:4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.