In Psalm 131:2, the image of a weaned child illustrates calm trust — the very posture Jesus requires for entering the kingdom.

Mark 10:15 records the identical saying about receiving the kingdom like a child — a direct parallel in another Gospel account.

Matthew 18:3 says the same thing: 'unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom' — a parallel saying.

Matthew 19:14 shows Jesus welcoming children and declaring the kingdom belongs to such — reinforcing the childlike reception theme.

Matthew 5:20 also conditions entering the kingdom, but on surpassing Pharisees' righteousness — contrasting with childlike reception here.

1 Corinthians 3:18 urges becoming a 'fool' to be wise — a parallel to childlike humility necessary for the kingdom.