Matthew 18:3 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“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.”
Matthew 18:3 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Matthew 18:3 in 6 Bible Translations
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Matthew 18:3 WEB — 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.”
Matthew 18:3 — World English Bible
Matthew 18:3 ASV — 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. ”
Matthew 18:3 — American Standard Version
Matthew 18:3 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“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;”
Matthew 18:3 — Young's Literal Translation
Matthew 18:3 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“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. ”
Matthew 18:3 — Darby Translation
Matthew 18:3 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“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.”
Matthew 18:3 — Geneva Bible
Matthew 18:3 in Context — Matthew 18
1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
3 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.
4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
5 And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
What Does Matthew 18:3 Mean?
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