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and said, "Most assuredly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
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A Conversion for Believers
Commentators note that Jesus is speaking to his disciples, who were already followers. The 'turning' or 'conversion' He demands here is not necessarily initial salvation, but a radical change of mind—away from worldly ambition and pride toward spiritual humility. This implies that even mature believers must continually turn from self-seeking attitudes.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Except you be converted. The word "converted" means changed, or turned. It means to change or turn from one habit of life, or set…
Except ye turn and become (εαν μη στραφητε κα γενησθε). Third-class condition, undetermined but with prospect of determination. Στ…
19th Century
Anglican
Unless you are converted—The English word expresses the force of the Greek, but the “conversion” spoken of was not used in the def…
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Baptist
And said, Truly I say to you,
"And said, Truly I say to you" – to you, men or women, who think highly of yourselves and wa…
Jesus responds by warning his disciples that they must turn from their present conduct and attitudes and “become like little children”; for unless …
16th Century
Protestant
Unless you are converted. The conversion he now speaks of must be referred to the example of little children. Previously…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And said, verily I say unto you You may take it for a certain truth, and what may be depended upon, that
Christ spoke many words of his sufferings, but only one of his glory; yet the disciples focus on that, and overlook the others. Many love to hear a…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord showed the glory to come in His transfiguration; here He deals with the route for attaining that glory.
This is divided into…
