Matthew 18:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:5 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:5 — KJV
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”
— Matthew 18:5 (KJV)
Matthew 18:5 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 18:5
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:5: whoso, receive, one
“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:5: whoso, receive, child
“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 18:5: whoso, receive, little
“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 18:5: whoso, receive, little
“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:5: receive, one, name
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