Matthew 18:1-4

(From Carol)

A (1) At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who IS THE GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN?

B (2) And Jesus called A LITTLE CHILD unto him, and set him in the midst of them,

C (3) And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.

B1 (4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself AS THIS LITTLE CHILD,

A1 (4) the same IS GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

One thought on “Matthew 18:1-4”

  1. I see the first half of a chiasm with two alternate endings.
    The first ending is:
    B’ and become as LITTLE CHILDREN,
    A’ ye shall NOT ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
    The second ending is :
    B1 (4) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself AS THIS LITTLE CHILD,
    A1 (4) the same IS GREATEST IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.

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