Luke 18:16

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.

Cross References

Genesis 21:4

And he circumcised him on the eighth day, just as God had instructed him,

2 Chronicles 20:13

Truly, all of Judah was standing before the Lord with their little ones and wives and children.

Jeremiah 32:39

And I will give to them one heart and one way, so that they may fear me all their days, and so that it may be well with them, and with their sons after them.

Matthew 19:14

Yet truly, Jesus said to them: "Allow the little children to come to me, and do not choose to prohibit them. For the kingdom of heaven is among such as these."

Luke 18:15

And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

Luke 18:17

Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it."

Acts 2:39

For the Promise is for you and for your sons, and for all who are far away: for whomever the Lord our God will have called."

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers, do not choose to have the minds of children. Instead, be free of malice like infants, but be mature in your minds.

1 Corinthians 7:14

For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through the believing wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through the believing husband. Otherwise, your children would be unclean, whereas instead they are holy.

Deuteronomy 29:11

your children and wives, and the new arrival who dwells with you in the camp, aside from those who cut wood, and those who bring water,

Deuteronomy 31:12

And when the people have gathered together, men as well as women and little children, and the new arrivals who are within your gates, they shall listen so that they may learn, and may fear the Lord your God, and may keep and fulfill all the words of this law,

1 Peter 2:2

Like newborn infants, desire the milk of reasonableness without guile, so that by this you may increase unto salvation,