Matthew 18:4

18:4 Whoever then humbles himself like this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 10:15

10:15 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”

Luke 18:17

18:17 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”


tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

sn On receive see John 1:12.

sn The point of the comparison receive the kingdom of God like a child has more to do with a child’s trusting spirit and willingness to be dependent and receive from others than any inherent humility the child might possess.

tn The negation in Greek (οὐ μή, ou mh) is very strong here.

tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

sn On receive see John 1:12.

sn The point of the comparison receive the kingdom of God like a child has more to do with a child’s trusting spirit and willingness to be dependent and receive from others than any inherent humility the child might possess.

tn The negation in Greek used here (οὐ μή, ou mh) is very strong.