Matthew 18:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

And he said, "Truly, I tell you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become like little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Except{G3362} ye be converted{G4762}{(G5652)}, and{G2532} become{G1096}{(G5638)} as{G5613} little children{G3813}, ye shall{G1525} not{G3364} enter{G1525}{(G5632)} into{G1519} the kingdom{G932} of heaven{G3772}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    and sayd. Verely I say vnto you: except ye tourne and become as chyldren ye cannot enter into the kyngdom of heven.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and sayde: Verely I saye vnto you: Excepte ye turne and become as children, ye shal not entre into the kyngdome of heauen.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And sayd, Verely I say vnto you, except ye be conuerted, and become as litle children, ye shall not enter into the kingdome of heauen.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And sayde. Ueryly I say vnto you: except ye turne, and become as litle chyldren, ye shall not enter into the kyngdome of heauen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    and said, "Most assuredly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    and said,“I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Pet 2:2 : 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grow in your salvation,
  • Mark 10:14-15 : 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' 15 'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'
  • Matt 19:14 : 14 But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
  • 1 Cor 14:20 : 20 Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in regard to evil, but in your thinking be mature.
  • Jas 5:19-20 : 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back, 20 let them know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save their soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.
  • Luke 18:16-17 : 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.' 17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.
  • Luke 22:32 : 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.
  • Ps 131:2 : 2 Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me.
  • Matt 5:20 : 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
  • John 3:3 : 3 Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, unless someone is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'
  • John 3:5 : 5 Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.'
  • Acts 28:27 : 27 For this people's heart has grown calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.'
  • Ps 51:10-13 : 10 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. 11 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 12 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 13 Do not cast me away from your presence, and do not take your Holy Spirit from me.
  • 2 Pet 1:11 : 11 And in this way, your entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.
  • Acts 3:19 : 19 Repent, therefore, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away.
  • Acts 14:22 : 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith, saying, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'
  • John 1:51 : 51 Then He said, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.'
  • Luke 13:24 : 24 'Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
  • Matt 6:2 : 2 So, when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 6:5 : 5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 6:16 : 16 When you fast, do not look somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly, I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
  • Matt 13:15 : 15 For the heart of this people has grown dull; they can barely hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, turn back to me, and I would heal them.
  • Isa 6:10 : 10 Make the hearts of this people dull, their ears heavy, and their eyes blind; otherwise, they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn back and be healed."
  • Matt 5:18 : 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter, not a single stroke of a pen, will disappear from the law until everything is accomplished.
  • Matt 19:23 : 23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I tell you, it is hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.
  • Mark 4:12 : 12 "So that, 'Though they see, they may see and not perceive; and though they hear, they may hear and not understand; otherwise they might turn back and be forgiven.'

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Luke 18:15-18
    4 verses
    90%

    15 People were also bringing infants to Jesus so that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

    16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'

    17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.

    18 A certain ruler asked him, 'Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?'

  • Mark 10:13-16
    4 verses
    88%

    13 People were bringing little children to Jesus so he could touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.

    14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'

    15 'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'

    16 And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them, and blessed them.

  • Matt 18:4-6
    3 verses
    85%

    4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

    6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

  • Matt 18:1-2
    2 verses
    81%

    1 At that time, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who then is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

    2 Jesus called a little child to him and placed the child among them.

  • John 3:3-7
    5 verses
    78%

    3 Jesus answered him, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, unless someone is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'

    4 Nicodemus said to Him, 'How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb a second time and be born?'

    5 Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I tell you, unless someone is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.'

    6 What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit.

    7 Do not be amazed that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’

  • Matt 19:13-14
    2 verses
    78%

    13 Then children were brought to Jesus for him to lay his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

    14 But Jesus said, "Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

  • Matt 18:10
    74%

    10 See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

  • Mark 9:36-37
    2 verses
    73%

    36 He took a little child, placed him in the midst of them, and, taking the child in his arms, he said to them,

    37 'Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.'

  • Matt 5:20
    73%

    20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matt 8:11-12
    2 verses
    72%

    11 I tell you, many will come from the east and the west and will recline at the table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

    12 But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into the outer darkness; there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

  • Mark 10:23-25
    3 verses
    71%

    23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, 'How hard it is for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God!'

    24 The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said again, 'Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!'

    25 'It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.'

  • Matt 18:14
    71%

    14 In the same way, it is not the will of your Father in heaven that any of these little ones should perish.

  • Matt 3:2
    70%

    2 and saying, 'Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near.'

  • Luke 9:47-48
    2 verses
    70%

    47 Jesus, knowing their thoughts, took a little child and had the child stand beside him.

    48 Then he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the least among you who is the greatest.'

  • John 3:12
    70%

    12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?

  • Matt 19:23-24
    2 verses
    70%

    23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly, I tell you, it is hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven.

    24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God."

  • Luke 13:3
    70%

    3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.

  • John 13:33
    70%

    33 'Little children, I am with you only a little while longer. You will look for Me, and just as I told the Jews, so now I tell you: Where I am going, you cannot come.'

  • Mark 9:42
    69%

    42 'If anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for them if a large millstone were hung around their neck and they were thrown into the sea.'

  • Luke 18:24-25
    2 verses
    69%

    24 Seeing that he had become sad, Jesus said, 'How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!'

    25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God.

  • Luke 17:2
    69%

    2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than for him to cause one of these little ones to stumble.

  • Matt 11:11
    68%

    11 Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  • Luke 13:5
    68%

    5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.

  • Matt 3:8
    68%

    8 Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.

  • Mark 4:12
    68%

    12 "So that, 'Though they see, they may see and not perceive; and though they hear, they may hear and not understand; otherwise they might turn back and be forgiven.'

  • 1 Cor 13:11
    68%

    11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became an adult, I put the ways of childhood behind me.

  • Matt 4:17
    67%

    17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.'

  • Matt 21:31
    67%

    31 Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, 'The first.' Jesus said to them, 'Truly I tell you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you.'

  • Matt 23:13
    67%

    13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those entering to go in.