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Matthew 18:3–4

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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.
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From verse 3

  1. Mark 10:14–15Rank 1 from verse 3
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    14But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    15Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

  2. 1 Peter 2:2Rank 2 from verse 3
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    2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

  3. Matthew 19:14Rank 3 from verse 3
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    14But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

  4. 1 Corinthians 14:20Rank 4 from verse 3
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    20Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

  5. Luke 18:16–17Rank 5 from verse 3
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    16But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

From verse 4

  1. James 4:10Rank 1 from verse 4
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    10Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

  2. Mark 10:43Rank 2 from verse 4
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    43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:

  3. Luke 14:11Rank 3 from verse 4
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    11For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

  4. Luke 9:48Rank 4 from verse 4
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    48And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

  5. Matthew 23:11–12Rank 5 from verse 4
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    11But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

    12And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

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Matthew 18:3

COMBINED MEANING

say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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except

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Sense 1: Unless; with the exclusion of; apart from. Sense 2: To exclude or leave out. Sense 3: To object or take exception.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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children

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Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

enter

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To go or come in; to penetrate; to become an ingredient or constituent part; to enter the mind.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Matthew 18:4

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

humble

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Sense 1: Lowly in mind or condition; free from pride. Sense 2: To abase or bring low.

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child

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1. A son or daughter; an offspring or descendant. 2. A young person or infant, considered by age or development. 3. In 'with child,' pregnant or carrying an unborn child. 4. One described as belonging to, derived from, characterized by, or dependent upon another person, group, or condition.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

3And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

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5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.

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