Luke 18:17

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Luke 18:17

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

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KJV

King James Version

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

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WEB

World English Bible

Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”

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ASV

American Standard Version

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Truly I say to you⁺, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall never enter into it.”

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Luke 18

¹⁵ Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them.

¹⁶ But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

¹⁷ Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

¹⁸ Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

¹⁹ “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone.

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