Matthew 18:3

English Standard Version

3 and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Ps 131:2; Mt 5:19; Mt 19:14; Mr 10:15; Lu 18:17; Lu 22:32; 1Co 14:20; 1Pe 2:2) 

New International Version

3 And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

New International Reader’s Version

3 Jesus said, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. You need to change and become like little children. If you don’t, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 

King James Version

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. 

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