Luke 18:16

God's Word

But Jesus called the infants to him and said, “Don’t stop the children from coming to me! Children like these are part of God’s kingdom.

Cross References

Genesis 21:4

When Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him as God had commanded.

2 Chronicles 20:13

All the people from Judah, their infants, wives, and children were standing in front of the Lord.

Jeremiah 32:39

I will give them the same attitude and the same purpose so that they will fear me as long as they live. This will be for their own good and for the good of their children.

Matthew 19:14

Jesus said, “Don’t stop children from coming to me! Children like these are part of God’s kingdom.”

Luke 18:15

Some people brought infants to Jesus to have him hold them. When the disciples saw this, they told the people not to do that.

Luke 18:17

I can guarantee this truth: Whoever doesn’t receive God’s kingdom as a little child receives it will never enter it.”

Acts 2:39

This promise belongs to you and to your children and to everyone who is far away. It belongs to everyone who worships the Lord our God.”

1 Corinthians 14:20

Brothers and sisters, don’t think like children. When it comes to evil, be like babies, but think like mature people.

1 Corinthians 7:14

Actually, the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and an unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise, their children would be unacceptable ⌞to God⌟, but now they are acceptable to him.

Deuteronomy 29:11

Your children, your wives, and the foreigners who cut wood and carry water in your camp are also here.

Deuteronomy 31:12

Assemble the men, women, and children, as well as the foreigners who live in your cities. Have them listen and learn to fear the Lord your God and faithfully obey every word of these teachings.

1 Peter 2:2

Desire God’s pure word as newborn babies desire milk. Then you will grow in your salvation.