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Luke 18:16

American Standard Version

But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

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Luke 18:16 in other translations

Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.

Luke 18:16 · World English Bible

Luke 18:16 in context

  1. 14I say unto you, This man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be humbled; but he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
  2. 15And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
  3. 16But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
  4. 17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
  5. 18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?