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"Whoever receives one such little child in my name, receives me, and whoever receives me, doesn`t receive me, but him who sent me."
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More Than Just a Child
Commentators clarify that Jesus isn't just talking about literal children. The child represents any believer who is humble, meek, and considered 'least' in the world's eyes. Jesus uses this child as an object lesson to rebuke the disciples' pride and teach them to value and welcome those who lack worldly status.
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One of such little children (εν των τοιουτων παιδιων). Matthew 18:5 has "one such little child" and Lu 9:48 "this littl…
19th Century
Anglican
Whosoever shall receive.—St. Mark omits part of what St. Matthew records, Whosoever, therefore, shall humble himself …
Baptist
Perhaps they were jealous of Peter; possibly they were even more jealous of James and John. So the Lord gently pacifies them. He does not impatient…
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To illustrate the principle in v.35, Jesus took a child, perhaps one from the family in whose house he was teaching, and first stood him by his sid…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whosoever shall receive one of such children That is, any believer, who is like to such a child for humility, meekne…
Presbyterian
The time of Christ's suffering drew near. If he had been delivered into the hands of devils, and they had done this, it would not have been so stra…
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