“ And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, ”
See also Mark 9:33-41 ; Luke 9:46-50 . Who is the greatest in the kingdom, of heaven? - By the kingdom of heaven they meant the kingdom which they supposed he was about to set up - his kingdo...
(1) And Jesus called a (a) little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, (1) Humbleness of mind is the right way to preeminence. (a) A child in years.
A Conversation with the Twelve. For Matthew 18:1-5 , the question of precedence, cf. Mark 9:33-37 *, also Matthew 20:26 f., Mark 10:43 f., Luke 9:48 ; Luke 22:26 . Mt. makes the disciple...
little child. Greek. paidion. App-108. him . it.
2. And Jesus called a child to him. The general meaning is, that those who desire to obtain greatness by rising above their brethren, will be so far from gaining their object that they do no...
DISCOURSE: 1380 A LITTLE CHILD Matthew 18:1-4 . At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, an...
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, A little child - But this child could walk, for he called him to him. Nicephorus says, this was Ignatius, who was afterward...
Jesus called a little child— See Luke 9:47 . Mark 9:33 ., &c. To check the foolish emulation of his disciples, Jesus called a little child to him, and having set him in the midst, that they...
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? For the exposition, see the notes at Mark 9:33-50 .
Offending the Little Ones. The Unmerciful Servant 1-14. Ambition reproved, and humility taught by the example of a little child ( Mark 9:33-37 ; Luke 9:46-48 ).
Jesus called a little child unto him. — As the conversation was “in the house” ( Mark 9:33 ), and that house probably was Peter’s, the child may have been one of his. As in other like incidents ( M...
Chapter 14 Last Words at Capernaum - Matthew 17:22-27 ; Matthew 18:1-35 THE TEMPLE TRIBUTE Matthew 17:22-27 THE way southward lies through Galilee; but the time of Galilee's visitation is...
Removing Stumbling-Blocks Matthew 18:1-9 Our Lord's transfiguration suggested that the time to take up His Kingdom was near; and the Apostles began to arrange their plans. The Master therefore...
What a sad state of heart prompted this question! How absolutely opposed to the whole genius of the Master's teaching and example! He replied by an act, and a statement growing out of that act. The c...
"At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? (2) And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, (3) And said, Ve...
And Jesus called a little child unto him ,.... One, very likely, that was in the house, and might belong to the master of it, and which was big enough to come to him at his call. Some have thought t...
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, Ver. 2. And Jesus called a little child ] Nicephorus saith this was Ignatius, who was afterwards Bishop of Antioch; but...
And Jesus Perceiving the thought of their heart , says Luke, or the dispositions by which they were animated, and their ambitious views and expectations; in order to check and eradicate all such sin...
Though the Lord Jesus has been seen to forego His own rights, He who is by right infinitely great, the disciples show the opposite attitude in desiring some rights above those of others in the kingdo...
The Importance of Humility. 1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?...
See Poole on " Matthew 18:4 " .
Guidance For The New Congregation (18:1-19:2). This chapter has been compared with the Manual of Discipline found at Qumran which was intended to regulate a specific community, and has been seen a...
CRITICAL NOTES Matthew 18:5 . One such little child .—Whether literally or only morally a little child. Our Saviour had reference, we doubt not, to both phases of childhood. That He refers to li...
Matthew 18:1-4 Becoming like Little Children. I. The disciples had asked our Lord, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And the answer which our Lord made, though it did not give them...
Matthew 18:1 . At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The question we have sometimes heard asked in other forms, «Which is the highe...
Matthew 18:1 . Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? The comparative μειζων greater, is put here for the superlative. By the kingdom of heaven, they meant the worldly glory of the church...
EXPOSITION Matthew 18:1-40 Discourse concerning the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, and the mutual duties of Christians . ( Mark 9:33-41 ; Luke 9:46-42 .) Matthew 18:1-40 The...
And Jesus called a little child unto Him, and set him in the midst of them,
1 Kings 3:7 ; Jeremiah 1:7 ; Mark 9:36 ; Mark 9:37 ; Matthew 19:13 ; Matthew 19:14
And Jesus calling to him a little child — This is supposed to have been the great Ignatius, whom Trajan, the wise, the good Emperor Trajan, condemned to be cast to the wild beasts at Rome! Mark 9:...