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Matthew 18:2

Jesus

1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Jesus invited a little child to stand among them.
KJV
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
WEB
Jesus called a little child to himself, and set him in the middle of them
ASV
And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them,
DARBY
And Jesus having called a little child to [him], set it in their midst,
BLB
And having summoned a little child, He set him in their midst
ÅB
Og han kalte et lite barn til seg og stilte det midt blant dem
OTB
Han kalte et barn til seg og plasserte barnet blant dem.
B1930
Og han kalte et lite barn til sig og stilte det midt iblandt dem

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Cross references

  • Matthew 19:13–14

    Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

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  • Mark 9:36–37

    And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

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  • 1 Kings 3:7

    And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.

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  • Jeremiah 1:7

    But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.

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