Devine Scripture

Matthew 18:2

Matthew chapter 18 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

v.2This passage

v.3and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Jeremiah 1:7

    But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.

  • Matthew 19:13

    Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

  • 1 Kings 3:7

    And now, O Jehovah my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child; I know not how to go out or come in.

  • Mark 9:36

    And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,