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Matthew 18:3-5

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

4 Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 “And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

Cross References for Matthew 18:3-5

Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22

Psalms 131:2 - But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned chil... Click to read the verse Psalms 131:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 131:2

John 1:51 - He then added, “I tell you the truth, you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascendin... Click to read the verse John 1:51 Click to read the verse John 1:51

Luke 13:24 - “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to ente... Click to read the verse Luke 13:24 Click to read the verse Luke 13:24

Isaiah 6:10 - Make the heart of this people calloused; make their ears dull and close their eyes. Otherwise t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:10

Matthew 6:5 - Prayer “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:5

Acts 28:27 - For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have c... Click to read the verse Acts 28:27 Click to read the verse Acts 28:27

John 6:53 - Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink... Click to read the verse John 6:53 Click to read the verse John 6:53

John 3:3 - In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is ... Click to read the verse John 3:3 Click to read the verse John 3:3

Acts 3:19 - Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may... Click to read the verse Acts 3:19 Click to read the verse Acts 3:19

Matthew 5:18 - I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:18

Matthew 7:21 - “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who d... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:21

James 5:19-20 - My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, Click to read the verse James 5:19-20 Click to read the verse James 5:19-20

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

Matthew 6:16 - Fasting “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16

Matthew 6:2 - “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the s... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:2

1 Corinthians 14:20 - Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be ad... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:20

Psalms 51:13 - Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:13

1 Peter 2:2 - Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:2

Matthew 13:15 - For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have c... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:15

Mark 10:23 - Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdo... Click to read the verse Mark 10:23 Click to read the verse Mark 10:23

Mark 4:12 - so that, “‘they may be ever seeing but never perceiving, and ever hearing but never understandi... Click to read the verse Mark 4:12 Click to read the verse Mark 4:12

Mark 10:15 - I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will n... Click to read the verse Mark 10:15 Click to read the verse Mark 10:15

2 Peter 1:11 - and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:11

Matthew 21:31 - “Which of the two did what his father wanted?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:31 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:31

John 3:5 - Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of... Click to read the verse John 3:5 Click to read the verse John 3:5

Matthew 5:20 - For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:20

Matthew 19:23 - Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:23

Luke 18:17 - I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will n... Click to read the verse Luke 18:17 Click to read the verse Luke 18:17

Mark 10:14-15 - When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, an... Click to read the verse Mark 10:14-15 Click to read the verse Mark 10:14-15

Psalms 51:10-13 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:10-13 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:10-13

Luke 18:16-17 - But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not ... Click to read the verse Luke 18:16-17 Click to read the verse Luke 18:16-17

Matthew 19:14 - Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of hea... Click to read the verse Matthew 19:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 19:14