Parallel Bible results for "matthew 18:1-5"

Matthew 18:1-5

Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha CEBA

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

2 Then he called a little child over to sit among the disciples,

3 and said, “I assure you that if you don't turn your lives around and become like this little child, you will definitely not enter the kingdom of heaven.

4 Those who humble themselves like this little child will be the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.

New International Version NIV

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”

2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them.

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

4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.