Verse Comparison: Matthew 18:3
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified® Bible
And said, Truly I say to you, unless you repent (change, turn about) and become like little children [trusting, lowly, loving, forgiving], you can never enter the kingdom of heaven [at all].
Contemporary English Version
Then he said: I promise you this. If you don't change and become like a child, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.
Darby English Version
and said, Verily I say to you, Unless ye are converted and become as little children, ye will not at all enter into the kingdom of the heavens.
Good News Bible
and said, "I assure you that unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the Kingdom of heaven.
International Standard Version
Then he said, "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
New International Version
And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
New King James Version
and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
and said, "Truly I say to you, unless you become converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
and said, `Verily I say to you, if ye may not be turned and become as the children, ye may not enter into the reign of the heavens;
