Matthew 18:1-5
Rank in the Kingdom
1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”(A)
2 He called a little child and set him before them,
3 and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
4 Therefore, whoever (a)humbles himself like this child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 Whoever receives and welcomes one (b)child like this in My name receives Me;
Footnotes:
a.
Matthew 18:4: I.e. turns his back on self-righteous pride and adopts a realistic self-view.
b.
Matthew 18:5: I.e. new, childlike believer.