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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 18:4
18th Century
Theologian
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.
AT Robertson
On Matthew 18:4
This little child (το παιδιον τουτο). This saying about humbling oneself Jesus repeated a number of times as for instance in Mt 23…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 18:4
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 18:4
Jesus responds by warning his disciples that they must turn from their present conduct and attitudes and “become like little children”; for unless …
John Calvin
On Matthew 18:4
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 18:4
17th Century
Pastor
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself
Whoever shall entertain mean thoughts of himself, and prefer others to hims…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 18:1–6
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 18:1–11
13th Century
Philosopher
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…