Luke 18:16 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

¹⁶ 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.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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)

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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.

Luke 18:16 Cross References

Matthew 19:14

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 18:15

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,

Luke 18:17

Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it.”

Acts 2:39

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.”

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not be childish in your way of thinking. Rather, as to malice be infants, but in your way of thinking be mature.

1 Corinthians 7:14

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.

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn babies, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow,