Matthew 18:3

Matthew 18:3 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

3and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you 18:3 Lit turnchange and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

3and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

3and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless you repent [that is, change your inner self—your old way of thinking, live changed lives] and become like children [trusting, humble, and forgiving], you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

3Jesus 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.

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