Matthew 18:2

“And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,”

"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them," - Matthew 18:2
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What does Matthew 18:2 mean?

Matthew 18:2 KJV: "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them," This verse is a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Matthew, as it marks the beginning of a teaching by Jesus about the importance of humility and innocence in the Kingdom of Heaven. In…

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The Childlike Heart: Embracing Jesus with Innocence

In Matthew 18:2, we read, "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them." This simple yet profound action of Jesus serves as a powerful reminder of the qualities the Kingdom of Heaven cherishes most: humility, innocence, and purity of heart. In a…

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A Prayer for Childlike Faith and Humility

O Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of reflection, I come before You in awe and reverence. I think of the words spoken by Your Son in the Gospel of Matthew, where it is written, "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:2, KJV)…

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Matthew 18:2 - "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"
Matthew 18:2-4 - "And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:2-6 - "He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea."
"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 18:2-4
"He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." - Matthew 18:2-6
Matthew 2:18 - "In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not."
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Matthew 13:18 - "¶ Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower."
Matthew 18:11 - "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost."
Matthew 27:18 - "For he knew that for envy they had delivered him."
Matthew 14:18 - "He said, Bring them hither to me."
Matthew 21:18 - "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered."
Matthew 18:27 - "Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt."
"In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not." - Matthew 2:18