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Matthew 18:4

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— “Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Whoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, *he* is the greatest in the kingdom of the heavens;
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this child, the same, is the greatest, in the kingdom of the heavens;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens.
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, he is the greater in the kingdom of heaven.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Whosoeuer therefore shal humble himselfe as this litle childe, the same is the greatest in the kingdome of heauen.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Whosoeuer therefore shall humble himselfe as this little childe, the same is greatest in the Kingdome of heauen.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Whoever therefore will humble himself like this little boy, shall be great in the kingdom of heaven.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— Whosoever therefore humbleth himself as this child, he shall be greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— He therefore that shall humble himself like this child, he will be great in the kingdom of heaven.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Whosoever 3748
{3748} Prime
ὅστις
hostis
{hos'-tis}
From G3739 and G5100; which some, that is, any that; also (definitely) which same.
therefore 3767
{3767} Prime
οὖν
oun
{oon}
Apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjugationally) accordingly.
shall humble 5013
{5013} Prime
ταπεινόω
tapeinoo
{tap-i-no'-o}
From G5011; to depress; figuratively to humiliate (in condition or heart).
z5661
<5661> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 512
himself 1438
{1438} Prime
ἑαυτοῦ
heautou
{heh-ow-too'}
(Including all the other cases); from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive (dative or accusative) of G0846; him (her, it, them, also [in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons] my, thy, our, your) -self (-selves), etc.
as 5613
{5613} Prime
ὡς
hos
{hoce}
Probably adverb of comparative from G3739; which how, that is, in that manner (very variously used as shown).
this 5124
{5124} Prime
τοῦτο
touto
{too'-to}
Neuter, singular, nomitive or accusative of G3778; that thing.
little child, 3813
{3813} Prime
παιδίον
paidion
{pahee-dee'-on}
Neuter diminutive of G3816; a childling (of either sex), that is, (properly) an infant, or (by extension) a half grown boy or girl; figuratively an immature Christian.
the same 3778
{3778} Prime
οὗτος
houtos
{hoo'-tos}
Including the nominative masculine plural (second form), nominative feminine signular (third form), and the nominate feminine plural, (fourth form). From the article G3588 and G0846; the he (she or it), that is, this or that (often with the article repeated).
is 2076
{2076} Prime
ἐστί
esti
{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748
<5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612
greatest 3187
{3187} Prime
μείζων
meizon
{mide'-zone}
Irregular comparative of G3173; larger (literally or figuratively, specifically in age).
in 1722
{1722} Prime
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
kingdom 932
{0932} Prime
βασιλεία
basileia
{bas-il-i'-ah}
From G0935; properly royalty, that is, (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively).
of heaven. 3772
{3772} Prime
οὐρανός
ouranos
{oo-ran-os'}
Perhaps from the same as G3735 (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension heaven (as the abode of God); by implication happiness, power, eternity; specifically the Gospel (Christianity).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

See commentary on Matthew 18:1-9.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Matthew 18:1-6.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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Geneva Bible Translation Notes

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Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
humble:

Matthew 23:11-12 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. ... And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Psalms 131:1-2 [[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. ... Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul [is] even as a weaned child.
Isaiah 57:15 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.
Luke 14:11 For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

greatest:

Matthew 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
Matthew 20:26-27 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; ... And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Mark 10:43 But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
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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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Ps 131:1. Is 57:15. Mt 18:1; 20:26; 23:11. Mk 10:43. Lk 9:48; 14:11. Jm 4:10. 1P 5:5.

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