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Who is the "Little Child"?
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus isn't speaking about literal children. The "little child" is a metaphor for any genuine Christian who embodies humility, meekness, and a lack of worldly ambition. To be a "little one" in God's kingdom is to set aside pride and trust in Him completely, like a child trusts a parent.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 18:5
18th Century
Theologian
And whoso shall receive one such little child. That is, whoever receives and loves one with a spirit like this child—one who is humble, me…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 18:5
In my name (επ τω ονοματ μου). For "one such little child" (ανψ βελιεςερ ιν Χριστ) Luke (Luke 9:48) has "this little c…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 18:5
19th Century
Preacher
The humblest and the least in the family of divine love, if received, brings with that reception the same blessing as the reception of Christ.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 18:5
This promise-warning couplet advances the thought by turning attention from the self-humiliation of the true disciple (vv.3–4) to the way others re…
John Calvin
On Matthew 18:5
16th Century
Theologian
And he who receives such a child. The term children is now applied metaphorically by Christ to those who have set aside arrogance…
John Gill
On Matthew 18:5
17th Century
Pastor
And whoso shall receive one such little child
Which is to be understood, not literally but metaphorically; meaning n…
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…