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Matthew 18:2 KJV
Matthew · chapter 18 · verse 2
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,Matthew 18:2 · King James Version
Matthew 18:2 in context
1At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- calledproskaleōto call to, to call to one s self, to bid to come to one s self, metaph., God is said to…G4341 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
- childpaidiona young child, a little boy, a little girl, infants, children, little ones, an infant, of…G3813 →
- midstmesosmiddle, the midst, in the midst of, amongstG3319 →
- sethistēmito cause or make to stand, to place, put, set, to bid to stand by, [set up], in the…G2476 →
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As there never was a greater pattern of humility, so there never was a greater preacher of it, than Christ; he took all occasions to command it, to commend it, to his disciples and followers. I. The occasion of this discourse concerning humility was an unbecoming contest among the disciples for precedency;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-35