Matthew 18:3

The Text-Critical English New Testament

and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you change and become like little children, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 13:15

For the heart of this people has become dull; with their ears they have barely heard, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and turn back, and I would heal them.’

Matthew 18:2

So Jesus called over a little child, placed him among them,

Matthew 18:4

Therefore whoever humbles himself like this little child is greater in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14

Yet Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 19:23

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:18

For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter or stroke of a letter will by any means pass from the law until all is accomplished.

Matthew 5:20

For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not be gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so that they may be seen by others to be fasting. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:2

So when yoʋ give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before yoʋ, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

Matthew 6:5

“When yoʋ pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and at the street corners so that they may be seen by others. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

Mark 4:12

so that ‘they may see but not perceive, and hear but not understand, lest they should turn back and their sins be forgiven them.’ ”

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to.

Luke 22:32

But I have prayed for yoʋ that yoʋr faith may not fail. Once yoʋ have turned back, strengthen yoʋr brothers.”

John 1:51

Then he said to him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before long you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”

John 3:3

Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to yoʋ, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

John 3:5

Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to yoʋ, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:27

For the heart of this people has become dull; with their ears they have barely heard, and their eyes they have closed, lest they should see with their eyes, hear with their ears, and understand with their heart and turn back, and I would heal them.’

Acts 3:19

Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped away, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be childish in your way of thinking. Rather, as to malice be infants, but in your way of thinking be mature.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow,

2 Peter 1:11

For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you.