Matthew 18:2-3
What is written? (ESV)
And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
What does it say?
He called a child to Him and said that unless people repent and become like children, they will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
What is its immediate context?
Jesus’ response to the disciples after asking Him who was the greatest in the kingdom. His point is that they become humble and innocent as children, going on to warn them not to cause “one of these little ones who believe in me to sin” (vs 6).
How Matthew 18:2-3 is applied across Bible answers
Is baptism for infants or children?
Jesus, much like God's words from Jeremiah,4 acknowledges the innocence of children as a general truth.
Is the doctrine of original sin taught in the Bible?
Jesus is teaching us to be innocent like children in order to enter the kingdom of heaven.
Is there a specific age of accountability?
Jesus, much like God's words from Jeremiah1, acknowledges the innocence of children as a general truth.
