Luke 18:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.””
A short, plain-language explanation of Luke 18:17 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 18:17 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 131:1My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
- Matthew 18:3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
- Mark 10:15Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
- 1 Peter 1:14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.
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