Matthew 18:2

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

And he called to him a little child, and set him in the middle of them,

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

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High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Matt 19:13-14 : 13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 9:36-37 : 36 And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them, 37 Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
1 Kgs 3:7 : 7 And now, O Jehovah 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.
Jer 1:7 : 7 But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Mark 9:34-37
4 verses
87%
34But they held their peace: for they had disputed one with another on the way, who [was] the greatest.
35And he sat down, and called the twelve; and he saith unto them, If any man would be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.
36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,
37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Matt 18:3-6
4 verses
85%
3and said, Truly I say unto you, Except you turn, and become as little sons, you shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receives me:
6But whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and [that] he should be sunk in the depth of the sea.
Luke 18:15-18
4 verses
84%
15And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter {G1519} therein.
18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 9:46-48
3 verses
83%
46And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.
47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,
48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little 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 is great.
Matt 18:1
83%
1In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Matt 19:13-15
3 verses
80%
13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.
15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.
Mark 10:13-17
5 verses
78%
13And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.
14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
16And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.
17And as he was going forth into the way, there ran one to him, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?
Matt 18:10
73%
10See that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.
Matt 21:15-16
2 verses
72%
15But when the chief priests and the scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children that were crying in the temple and saying, Hosanna to the son of David; they were moved with indignation,
16and said unto him, Hearest thou what these are saying? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea: did ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou has perfected praise?
Luke 18:40
70%
40And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,
Matt 20:16-17
2 verses
70%
16So the last shall be first, and the first last.
17And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples apart, and on the way he said unto them,
Matt 11:16
70%
16But whereunto shall I compare this generation? It is like unto sons sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows
Mark 9:42
70%
42And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Matt 18:14
70%
14Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
Luke 19:35
69%
35And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.
Luke 17:2
69%
2It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.
Matt 18:20
69%
20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the middle of them.
Matt 17:18
69%
18And Jesus rebuked him; and the demon went out of him: and the boy was cured from that hour.
Matt 5:1
69%
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him:
Matt 23:1
68%
1Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples,
Matt 14:18
68%
18And he said, Bring them hither to me.
John 13:33
68%
33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye {G3756} cannot come; so now I say unto you.
Luke 2:28
68%
28then he received him {G1209} into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Matt 19:2
68%
2and great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.
Matt 17:14
68%
14And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a man, kneeling to him, saying,
John 8:2
68%
2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
Matt 5:9
68%
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
Mark 10:24
68%
24And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
Matt 20:21
68%
21And he said unto her, What wouldest thou? She saith unto him, Command that these my two sons may sit, one on thy right hand, and one on thy left hand, in thy kingdom.
Mark 9:2
68%
2And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them;