Matthew 18:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:4 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:4 — KJV
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 18:4 (KJV)
Matthew 18:4 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 18:4
“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:4: whosoever, therefore, same
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:4: whosoever, little, child
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:4: whosoever, little, child
“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:4: same, greatest, kingdom
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:4: little, child, kingdom
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