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Matthew 18:4

HumilityThe kingdom of God

2 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.

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

5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

6 But whoso 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.

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BSB
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
KJV
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
WEB
Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
ASV
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
DARBY
Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;
BLB
Therefore whoever will humble himself like this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens.
ÅB
Derfor er den som gjør seg liten som dette barnet den største i himlenes rike;
OTB
Derfor, den som ydmyker seg som dette barnet, er den største i himmelriket.
B1930
Derfor, den som gjør sig liten som dette barn, han er den største i himlenes rike;

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  • James 4:10

    Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

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  • Mark 10:43

    But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

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  • Luke 14:11

    For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

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  • Luke 9:48

    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.

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  • Matthew 23:11–12

    But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

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  • Matthew 20:26–27

    But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;

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  • 1 Peter 5:5

    Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.

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  • Matthew 18:1

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

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