Yet Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Luke 18:16 - The Text-Critical English New Testament but Jesus called for them and said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But Jesus called them [the parents] to Him, saying, Allow the little children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for to such [as these] belongs the kingdom of God. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Then Jesus called them to him and said, “Allow the children to come to me. Don’t forbid them, because God’s kingdom belongs to people like these children. Catholic Public Domain Version But Jesus, calling them together, said: "Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Jesus, calling them together, said: Suffer children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. |
Yet Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus so that he might touch them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who were bringing them,
Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.”
For this promise is for you, for your children, and for all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God calls to himself.”
Brothers, do not be childish in your way of thinking. Rather, as to malice be infants, but in your way of thinking be mature.
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy.
Like newborn babies, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow,