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Matthew 18:3 — Meaning and Application
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."
Matthew 18:3
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
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.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
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Matthew 18:1
"At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
Matthew 18:2
"And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,"
Matthew 18:4
"Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:5
"And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me."
Matthew 18:6
"But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and {that} he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
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