Matthew 18:4
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
ταπεινόω
will humble
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ταπεινόω
To humble, to bring low, to abase. Tapeinoo. God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Humility positions you to receive what pride forfeits. Choose the low place.
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παιδίον
little child
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παιδίον
Child, boy, little one. Paidion. Unless you turn and become like children you will never enter the kingdom. Childlike dependence and trust is the posture God honours most.
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μέγας
greater
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μέγας
Great, large, important. Megas. A great door and effectual is opened. God opens great doors. Do not settle for small thinking about a great God. He works on a grand scale.
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οὗτος
this,
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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οὐρανός
heavens.
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οὐρανός
Heaven, sky, the dwelling of God. Ouranos. Our Father in heaven. Heaven is not just a place but a presence. The Father is there. And where the Father is is home.
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ἑαυτοῦ
himself
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ἑαυτοῦ
him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-, thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
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ὅστις
Whoever
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ὅστις
which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which same
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