Matthew 18:3

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“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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}.

Strong's King James

(3) and said, "Amen I tell you, unless you are turned around and become like children, you won't enter into the Kingdom above."

The F.O.G

"Let Me be absolutely clear," He declared, "Unless you completely change direction and become like little children—humble, trusting, and receptive—you won't even enter Heaven's Kingdom, let alone rank highly in it.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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;

Young's Literal Translation

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Matthew 18:3

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Jean Paul Joseph

Matthew 18:3