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 \v 1 At that precise time the disciples approached Jesus and asked him, "Who among us will be the most important when God makes you king from heaven?"
 \v 2 Jesus called a child to come, and he placed that child in their midst.
-\v 3 He said, "I tell you the truth: If you do not change and become as humble as little children, surely God will not agree to rule over you.
+\v 3 He said, "I tell you the truth: If you do not change and become as humble as little children, surely you will not come under the rule of God from heaven.
 
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-\v 4 The people who become as humble as this child will be the most important people among those over whom I will rule.
+\v 4 The people who become as humble as this child will be the most important people among those over whom God will rule from heaven.
 \v 5 Also, whenever people welcome a child like this one because they love me, God considers that they are welcoming me."