4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
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Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And 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.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. …
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-6)As there never was a greater pattern of humility, so there never was a greater preacher of it, than Christ; he took all occasions to command it, to commend it, to his disciples and followers. I. The occasion of this discourse concerning humility was an unbecoming contest among the disciples for precedency; they came to him, saying , among themselves (for they were ashamed to ask him, Mark 9:34), W…
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