Luke 9:48

“And said unto them, whosoever shalt receive this child, etc.] Or “one such little child”, as in (<401805>Matthew 18:5) and so the Syriac version here, “a child like to this”; and the Arabic version, “one like to this child”; not in age, but in meekness and humility; one that is not proud and haughty, ambitious of worldly honour, and envious at the superior state of others: whoever receives such an one into his house and heart, and the Gospel he preaches, in my name; because he belongs to me, is sent by me, and represents me, and delivers my message: receiveth me; represented by him, and will be so taken: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth him that sent me; (See Gill on “<410937>Mark…”

“See the notes at Matthew 18:1-5. Compare Mark 9:33-38. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And said to them - If ye would be truly great, humble yourselves to the meanest offices. He that is least in his own eyes shall be great indeed. Luke 9:49”

“9:48 Anyone who welcomes a little child: To welcome means to bestow honor and to treat as a social equal. The statement is shocking, since children in Jesus’ day had no social status in the community and were viewed as their parents’ property. Jesus took the lowest and most vulnerable members of society and announced that welcoming them was equivalent to welcoming him. • on my behalf (literally in my name): This means “as my representative.” • Whoever is the least among you is the greatest: True leadership in Jesus’ Kingdom is achieved through sacrificial service, not the exercise of power (see also Mark 10:42-45).”

“Whosoever shall receive this: Luk 10:16; Mat 10:40-42, Mat 18:5, Mat 18:6, Mat 18:10, Mat 18:14, Mat 25:40, Mat 25:45; Mar 9:37; Joh 12:44, Joh 12:45; Joh 13:20, Joh 14:21; Th1 4:8 he that: Luk 7:28, Luk 14:11, Luk 22:30; Pro 18:12; Mat 19:28, Mat 23:11, Mat 23:12; Pe1 5:3, Pe1 5:4, Pe1 5:6; Rev 3:21, Rev 21:14 Luke 9:49”