Matthew 18:3 bbe — 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 in…

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"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."

— Matthew 18:3, Bible in Basic English

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“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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“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.”
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Matthew 18 — Context

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them,

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.

Whoever, then, will make himself as low as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

And whoever gives honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me:

But whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have a great stone fixed to his neck, and to come to his end in the deep sea.

Matthew 18:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 18:3 say?

Matthew 18:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”

Where is Matthew 18:3 in the Bible?

Matthew 18:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 18, verse 3.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 18:3.

What translation should I read Matthew 18:3 in?

Matthew 18:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 18:3?

Matthew 18:3 reads (BBE): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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