Matthew 18:3

18:3 and said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn around and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven!

Matthew 18:18

18:18 “I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will have been bound in heaven, and whatever you release on earth will have been released in heaven.


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

sn The point of the comparison become like little children has more to do with a child’s trusting spirit, as well as 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.”