Matthew 18:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 18:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 18:3 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the king..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 18:3 — 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.”
— Matthew 18:3 (KJV)
Matthew 18:3 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 18:3
“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.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:3: verily, say, except
“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:3: say, except, enter
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:3: verily, say, enter
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:3: verily, say, little
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 18:3: verily, say, little
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