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Matthew 18:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 18:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 18 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 18:3
Jesus declares kingdom entrance requirement: 'Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven' (Greek: ἐὰν μὴ στραφῆτε καὶ γένησθε ὡς τὰ παιδία, 'unless you turn and become like children'). The verb στραφῆτε (turn, convert) indicates radical reorientation. 'Become as little children' (παιδία) requires humility, dependence, trust, and receptivity. Children in that culture had no status or rights - they were powerless. Jesus requires abandoning adult pretensions of self-sufficiency, status, and merit. Kingdom entrance de...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 18:3
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“he was moved with indignation”
“long for the pure milk of the Word”
“Allow the little children, and don't forbid them to come to me; for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to ones like these.”
“saying”
“don't be children in thoughts”
“like a weaned child with his mother”
“Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can't enter into the Kingdom of God!,Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.,,,,,,,,”
“Most certainly, I tell you, unless one is born anew,{The word translated anew here and in John 3:7 (anothen) also means again and from above.} he can't see the Kingdom of God.”
“O God. Renew a right spirit within me.”