Luke 18:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Luke 18:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Luke 18:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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Luke 18:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these.”

Luke 18:16 — World English Bible

Luke 18:16 ASV — 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. ”

Luke 18:16 — American Standard Version

Luke 18:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and Jesus having called them near, said, `Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;”

Luke 18:16 — Young's Literal Translation

Luke 18:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“But Jesus calling them to [him] said, Suffer little children to come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom ofGod. ”

Luke 18:16 — Darby Translation

Luke 18:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But Iesus called them vnto him, and said, Suffer the babes to come vnto mee, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdome of God.”

Luke 18:16 — Geneva Bible

Luke 18:16 in Context — Luke 18

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

15 And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

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.

17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

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What Does Luke 18:16 Mean?

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