Matthew 18:2

KJV1611 – Modern English

And Jesus called a little child to him, and set him in the midst of them,

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  • Matt 19:13-14 : 13 Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
  • Mark 9:36-37 : 36 And he took a child and set him in the midst of them; and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them, 37 Whoever receives one of these little children in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.
  • 1 Kgs 3:7 : 7 And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.
  • Jer 1:7 : 7 But the LORD said to me, Do not say, I am a child: for you shall go to all to whom I shall send you, and whatever I command you, you shall speak.

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  • Mark 9:34-37
    4 verses
    87%

    34But they kept silent, for on the way they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.

    35And he sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all.

    36And he took a child and set him in the midst of them; and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them,

    37Whoever receives one of these little children in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.

  • Matt 18:3-6
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    85%

    3And said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become like little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

    4Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5And whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me.

    6But whoever offends one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him that a millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

  • Luke 18:15-18
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    84%

    15And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    16But Jesus called them to him, and said, Allow little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    17Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall by no means enter therein.

    18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

  • Luke 9:46-48
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    83%

    46Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.

    47And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

    48And said to them, Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all will be great.

  • Matt 18:1
    83%

    1At the same time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

  • Matt 19:13-15
    3 verses
    80%

    13Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

    14But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    15And he laid his hands on them and departed from there.

  • Mark 10:13-17
    5 verses
    78%

    13And they brought young children to him, that he might touch them; and his disciples rebuked those who brought them.

    14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said to them, Allow the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    15Truly I say to you, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it.

    16And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.

    17And when he had gone out into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?

  • Matt 18:10-11
    2 verses
    73%

    10Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

    11For the Son of Man has come to save that which was lost.

  • Matt 21:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying out in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were very displeased,

    16And said to him, Do you hear what these say? And Jesus said to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants you have perfected praise?

  • Luke 18:40
    70%

    40And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he had come near, he asked him,

  • Matt 20:16-17
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    70%

    16So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many are called, but few chosen.

    17And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the way, and said to them,

  • Matt 11:16
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    16But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,

  • Mark 9:42
    70%

    42And whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.

  • Matt 18:14
    70%

    14Even so, it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

  • Luke 19:35
    69%

    35And they brought it to Jesus, and they threw their garments on the colt, and they set Jesus on it.

  • Luke 17:2
    69%

    2It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.

  • Matt 18:20
    69%

    20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.

  • Matt 17:18
    69%

    18And Jesus rebuked the demon; and he departed out of him: and the child was cured from that very hour.

  • Matt 5:1
    69%

    1And seeing the crowds, he went up on a mountain: and when he sat down, his disciples came to him:

  • Matt 23:1
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    1Then Jesus spoke to the crowd and to his disciples,

  • Matt 14:18
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    18He said, Bring them here to me.

  • John 13:33
    68%

    33Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek me; and as I said to the Jews, Where I am going, you cannot come, so now I say to you.

  • Luke 2:28
    68%

    28then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

  • Matt 19:2
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    2And great multitudes followed him, and he healed them there.

  • Matt 17:14
    68%

    14And when they came to the multitude, a certain man came to him, kneeling down to him, and saying,

  • John 8:2
    68%

    2And early in the morning he returned to the temple, and all the people came to him; and he sat down, and taught them.

  • Matt 5:9
    68%

    9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.

  • Mark 10:24
    68%

    24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!

  • Matt 20:21
    68%

    21And he said to her, What do you wish? She said to him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, one on your right hand, and the other on the left, in your kingdom.

  • Mark 9:2
    68%

    2And after six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up onto a high mountain by themselves; and he was transfigured before them.