This little child (τουτο το παιδιον). As Jesus spoke he probably had his hand upon the head of the child. Matthew 18:5 …

For he that is least among you all.—The addition in this place and this form are peculiar to St. Luke’s report, but agree…

The way to rise in the ranks of Christ is to go down. Be willing to do the lowliest task, and you are growing in Christ's esteem.

When you ar…

St. Cyril of Alexandria: The devil lays plots of various kinds for those who love the best way of life. If he can gain possess…

This passage naturally follows the preceding two verses. The disciples did not understand Jesus’ role as the Suffering Servant and so could not gra…

And said unto them, whosoever receives this child ,
&c.] Or "one such little child", as in (Matthew 18:5…

This prediction of Christ's sufferings was plain enough, but the disciples would not understand it, because it did not agree with their notions. A …