SEV Biblia, Chapter 18:5
Y cualquiera que recibiere a un tal niño en mi nombre, a mí me recibe.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Matthew 18:5
Verse 5. One such little child] As our Lord in the preceding verses considers a little child an emblem of a genuine disciple, so by the term in this verse he means a disciple only. "Whosoever will receive, i.e. show unto such a child- like, unambitious disciple of mine, any act of kindness for my sake, I will consider it as done to myself."
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 5. And whoso shall receive one such little child , etc.] Which is to be understood, not literally but metaphorically; meaning not such an one in age, but one, as the Syriac renders it, and aylj Æya , “that is as this child”: like unto it for modesty and humility; one, that is as that, free from pride, ambition, and envy. Christ’s sense is, that whoever receives his disciples, that are meek and lowly, into their houses, or into their hearts and affections; that receives their ministry and message, embraces the Gospel preached by them with readiness and cheerfulness, with faith and love, in my name ; on his account, because they are his disciples, believe in him, preach his Gospel, and, as being sent by, and representing him, receiveth me : it is so taken by Christ, as if he was personally present, and personally received, and had all the favours shown to his, done to himself in person; yea, such receive Christ in the ministry of the word, he being the sum and substance of it. This is said to encourage modesty and humility; and intimates, that proud and haughty persons will not be received as the disciples and followers of the meek and lowly Jesus; and to encourage persons to receive such that are modest and humble, since the respect shown to them, is all one as if shown to him.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-6 - Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory yet the disciples fasten upon that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear and speak of privileges and glory, who are willing to pass by the thoughts of work and trouble. Our Lord set a little child befor them, solemnly assuring them, that unless they were converted and mad like little children, they could not enter his kingdom. Children, when very young, do not desire authority, do not regard outwar distinctions, are free from malice, are teachable, and willingl dependent on their parents. It is true that they soon begin to sho other dispositions, and other ideas are taught them at an early age but these are marks of childhood, and render them proper emblems of the lowly minds of true Christians. Surely we need to be daily renewed in the spirit of our minds, that we may become simple and humble, a little children, and willing to be the least of all. Let us daily stud this subject, and examine our own spirits.
Greek Textus Receptus
και 2532 CONJ ος 3739 R-NSM εαν 1437 COND δεξηται 1209 5667 V-ADS-3S παιδιον 3813 N-ASN τοιουτον 5108 D-ASN εν 1520 A-ASN επι 1909 PREP τω 3588 T-DSN ονοματι 3686 N-DSN μου 3450 P-1GS εμε 1691 P-1AS δεχεται 1209 5736 V-PNI-3S
Vincent's NT Word Studies
5. In my name (epi tw onomati mou). Lit., upon my name; on the ground of, or on account of; for my sake.
Robertson's NT Word Studies
18:5 {In my name} (epi twi onomati mou). For "one such little child" (any believer in Christ) Luke (#Lu 9:48) has " this little child" as a representative or symbol. "On the basis or ground of my name,"for my sake." Very much like eis onoma in #10:41 which does not differ greatly from en onomati (#Ac 10:48).
