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Berean Standard Bible

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

Matthew 18:3

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The disciples asked Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, revealing their concern for status. In response, Jesus called a little child and placed the child among them.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

Bible in Basic English (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.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and said, 'Verily I say to you, if you may not be turned and become as the children, you may not enter into the reign of the heavens;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y dijo: De cierto os digo, que si no os volviereis, y fuereis como niños, no entraréis en el reino de los cielos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

«Si no se vuelven a Dios, arrepentidos de sus pecados y con sencillez de niños, no podrán entrar en el reino de los cielos.

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