Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven.
New American Standard Bible
and said,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
Then he said, "I tell all of you with certainty, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom from heaven.
A Conservative Version
And he said, Truly I say to you, if ye are not turned, and become as children, ye will, no, not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
American Standard Version
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Amplified
and said,
An Understandable Version
and said, "Truly I tell you, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven unless you turn [your life around] and become like little children [i.e., having child-like humility].
Anderson New Testament
and said: Verily I say to you, Unless you turn and become as little children, you can not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Bible in Basic English
And said, Truly, I say to you, If you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.
Common New Testament
and he said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and said, I declare to you, except ye lay aside your ambition, and become as children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of the Messias.
Darby Translation
and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Godbey New Testament
and said, Truly I say unto you, unless you may be converted, and become as little children, you can not enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Goodspeed New Testament
and he said, "I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven at all.
John Wesley New Testament
And said, Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
And said, Truly I say to you, Except ye be turned, and become as young children, ye should not come into the kingdom of the heavens.
King James 2000
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you turn around and become like young children, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and said, "Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as children, ye cannot enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Moffatt New Testament
and said, "I tell you truly, unless you turn and become like children, you will never get into the Realm of heaven at all.
Montgomery New Testament
"In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will not even enter the kingdom of heaven.
NET Bible
and said, "I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!
New Heart English Bible
and said, "Truly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Noyes New Testament
and said, Truly do I say to you, Unless ye are changed, and become as children, ye will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
and said, I tell you truly, that if you do not turn and become like little children, you can by no means enter into the kingdom of heaven.
The Emphasized Bible
and said - Verily, I say unto you, Except ye turn and become as the children, in nowise, shall ye enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be changed and be as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven at all.
Webster
And said, Verily I say to you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
said, "In solemn truth I tell you that unless you turn and become like little children, you will in no case be admitted into the Kingdom of the Heavens.
Williams New Testament
and said: "I solemnly say to you, unless you turn and become like little children, you can never get into the kingdom of heaven at all.
World English Bible
and said, "Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Worrell New Testament
and said, "Verily I say to you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
and said, Verily I declare unto you, unless ye be converted, and become like little children, ye shall never enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Youngs Literal Translation
and said, 'Verily I say to you, if ye may not be turned and become as the children, ye may not enter into the reign of the heavens;
Themes
Apostles » Moral state of, before pentecost
Babes » A symbol of the children of the kingdom of heaven
Children » Symbolical of the regenerated
Children » Good » Character of, illustrates conversion
Good Children » Spirit of, a requisite for the kingdom of heaven
Christ and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
Conversion » Those that are not converted
Conversion » General references to » Essential to entrance into God's kingdom
Despisement » Who not to despise
Divine Requirements » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
Heaven/the heavens » Who shall be great in the kingdom of heaven
Jesus and children » Declared that a childlike spirit is absolutely essential in religion
Jesus Christ » Kingdom of » Its nature
Jesus Christ » Secular notions concerning the kingdom of
Kingdom of God » Who shall be great in the kingdom of God
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Offense » Those that offend people who believe in Christ
Receiving » Who receives jesus Christ and the one who sent him
Receiving » Those that receive a child in the name of jesus Christ
Righteous » Compared with » Little children
compared to Saints » Little children
Spiritual » Spiritual necessities emphasized by Christ » A childlike spirit
Topics
Interlinear
References
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 18:3
Images Matthew 18:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Question About Who Is Greatest
2 And Jesus called a little child to Him and set him in their midst, 3 and said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. 4 Therefore whoever shall humble himself like this little child, this one is the greater in the kingdom of Heaven.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Mark 10:14-15
But when Jesus saw, He was much displeased and said to them, Allow the little children to come to Me and do not hinder them. For of such is the kingdom of God.
1 Peter 2:2
desire the sincere milk of the Word, as newborn babes, so that you may grow by it;
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, do not be children in your minds, but in malice be like infants, and in your minds be mature.
Matthew 19:14
But Jesus said, Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.
Psalm 131:2
Surely I have behaved and have quieted my soul, as one weaned by its mother; my soul on me is like one weaned.
Matthew 5:20
For I say to you that unless your righteousness shall exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees, you shall in no case enter into the kingdom of Heaven.
Luke 18:16-17
But Jesus called them and said, Allow the little children to come to Me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
Luke 22:32
But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not. And when you are converted, strengthen your brothers.
Psalm 51:10-13
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Isaiah 6:10
Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn back, and be healed.
Matthew 5:18
For truly I say to you, Till the heaven and the earth pass away, not one jot or one tittle shall in any way pass from the Law until all is fulfilled.
Matthew 6:2
Therefore when you do your merciful deeds, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may have glory from men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:5
And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, so that they may be seen by men. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16
And when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, of a sad face. For they disfigure their faces so that they may appear to men to fast. Truly I say to you, They have their reward.
Matthew 13:15
for this people's heart has become gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and they have closed their eyes, lest at any time they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."
Matthew 19:23
Then Jesus said to His disciples, Truly I say to you that a rich man will with great difficulty enter into the kingdom of Heaven.
Mark 4:12
so that seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.
Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the narrow gate. For I say to you, many will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
John 1:51
And He said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Hereafter you shall see Heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, Unless a man is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 3:19
Therefore repent and convert so that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Acts 14:22
confirming the souls of the disciples, calling on them to continue in the faith and that through much tribulation we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 28:27
For the heart of this people was fattened, and they have heard with their ears dully; and they closed their eyes; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them."
James 5:19-20
Brothers, if anyone among you err from the truth, and if anyone turns him back,
2 Peter 1:11
For so an entrance shall be ministered to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.