Verse 4
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Referenced Verses
- Matt 23:11-12 : 11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
- Mark 10:43 : 43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
- Luke 9:48 : 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.
- Luke 14:11 : 11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
- Jas 4:10 : 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
- 1 Pet 5:5 : 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.
- Ps 131:1-2 : 1 A Song of degrees of David. LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
- Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
- Matt 18:1 : 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
- Matt 20:26-27 : 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: