Matius 4:17

4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach this message: ¹  “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Matius 18:3

18:3 and said, “I tell you the truth, ²  unless you turn around and become like little children, ³  you will never ⁴  enter the kingdom of heaven!

[4:17]  ¹ tn Grk “and to say.”

[18:3]  ² tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

[18:3]  ³ 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.

[18:3]  ⁴ tn The negation in Greek (οὐ μή, ou mh) is very strong here.