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Whoever therefore will humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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What 'Like a Child' Really Means
Commentators clarify that Jesus isn't praising childishness, but a child's specific kind of humility. This means having an unconcern for social status, a natural dependence, and a lack of pretense. It's not about imitating a child's behavior, but about God's grace producing a genuine, un-self-conscious lowliness in a believer's heart, free from the ambition that drove the disciples' question.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The same is greatest, and so on. That is, he will be the most eminent Christian; will have most of the true spirit of religion.
This little child (το παιδιον τουτο). This saying about humbling oneself Jesus repeated a number of times as for instance in Mt 23…
19th Century
Anglican
Whoever, therefore, humbles himself—This, then, was the answer to the question, “Who will be the greatest?” The secret of true gre…
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Baptist
In the kingdom of heaven, the least is the greatest. The most humble is the most exalted. The one who will fulfill the lowest offices for fellow be…
Jesus responds by warning his disciples that they must turn from their present conduct and attitudes and “become like little children”; for unless …
16th Century
Protestant
Whosoever shall humble himself like this little child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. This is intended to guard us against s…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself Whoever shall entertain mean thoughts of himself, and prefer others to hims…
Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples focus on that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear a…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.
This is divided into…
