New: Plus articles on faith, family and the Bible. Read them →

Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:4

Save as image

Study note

The disciples ask Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, revealing an ongoing concern for rank. Jesus answers by placing a child in their midst.

Open Study notes above for the full note.

Compare translations

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

World English Bible (WEB)

Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.

King James Version (KJV)

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Whoever, then, will make himself as low as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

whoever then may humble himself as this child, he is the greater in the reign of the heavens.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, cualquiera que se humillare como este niño, éste es el mayor en el reino de los cielos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En otras palabras, el que esté libre de altivez como este niño tendrá un puesto importante en el reino de los cielos.

Be the first to discuss this verse in Yeshva.

Share your thoughts on this verse with the Yeshva community.

Discuss in Yeshva