Matthew 18:5

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 18:5

BSB

And whoever welcomes a little child like this in My name welcomes Me.

AKJV

And whoever shall receive one such little child in my name receives me.

CPDV

And whoever shall accept one such little child in my name, accepts me.

ERV

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

NHEB

Whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me,

SMT

And whoever shall receive such a young child in my name, receives me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 18:5

AndG2532Conjunction whosoG1437Conjunction shallG3739 receiveG1209Verb oneG1520 suchG5108AdjectivelittlechildG3813Noun Neuter inG1909Preposition myG3450 nameG3686Noun Neuter receivethG1209Verb meG1691

Commentary for Matthew 18:5

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 18:5

Summary

Welcoming vulnerable child is receiving Jesus himself

Event

Jesus teaches welcoming children means welcoming him

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD