Matthew 18:1 contains the disciples’ question about greatness — this verse is Jesus’ direct answer, linking childlike humility to being greatest.

In Matthew 20:26, Jesus teaches that greatness comes through service — both passages define true greatness as humility and serving others.

In Matthew 20:27, Jesus adds that being first means being a slave — reinforcing the same principle of humble service as the path to greatness.

Matthew 23:11 repeats the same principle — greatness comes through serving, reinforcing the call to humility here.

Matthew 23:12 states the same inversion — the humble are exalted, echoing the promise of greatness for the lowly here.

In Matthew 11:25, Jesus thanks the Father for revealing truth to little children, reinforcing the value of childlike humility taught here.

In Matthew 20:25, Jesus contrasts worldly lordship with kingdom greatness — directly echoing the redefinition of greatness as humility in Matthew 18:4.

1 Peter 5:5 commands humility and quotes God's favor to the humble — echoing the promise of greatness for the lowly here.

James 4:6 quotes the same principle — God favors the humble — directly reinforcing Jesus' teaching here.

Luke 14:11 repeats the same principle of exaltation through humility — directly supporting Jesus' promise to the lowly here.

In Luke 9:48, Jesus ties receiving a child to being least and great — both connect childlike humility with true greatness.

In Mark 10:43, Jesus says the greatest must be servant — a parallel teaching to this verse on humility leading to greatness in God’s kingdom.

Isaiah 57:15 promises God's presence to the lowly — reinforcing that humility leads to divine exaltation, as Jesus promises here.

Psalm 131:2 uses the same image of a contented, weaned child — illustrating the humble dependence Jesus calls for here.

Psalm 131:1 expresses a humble, non-haughty heart — mirroring the lowly posture Jesus calls for here.

Mark 10:14 shows Jesus declaring the kingdom belongs to children — reinforcing that childlike humility is the way to enter.

Proverbs 29:23 states that humility brings honor, directly reinforcing Jesus' teaching that the humble child is greatest in the kingdom.

Luke 18:16 parallels Mark 10:14, affirming children as models for kingdom entrance — same childlike humility emphasis.

1 Corinthians 3:18 calls for becoming a fool to be wise — a paradox mirroring Jesus' teaching that humility leads to greatness.

In 1 Kings 3:7, Solomon calls himself a little child, mirroring the childlike humility Jesus exalts here as the path to greatness.

Acts 18:26 shows Apollos humbly accepting correction from Aquila and Priscilla — a teachable spirit reflecting childlike humility.