Luke 18:16

Translations

Modern

But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Traditional

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.

Literal

But Jesus summoned them, saying, “Permit the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of the such is the kingdom of God.

Latin

Jesus autem convocans illos, dixit: Sinite pueros venire ad me, et nolite vetare eos: talium est enim regnum Dei.

Original

Greek

English

But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Notes

Luke 18:15–17

This incident illustrates 18:14.
they rebuked those who brought them: In this cultural setting, children had little social importance (see study note on 9:48). Because of this, the disciples saw them as interrupting the important ministry of Jesus.

Events

Jesus Teaches in Pereac. AD 30

Related verses

Matthew 18:3–4
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
1 Corinthians 7:14
For the unbelieving husband is sanctified through his believing wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy.
Deuteronomy 31:12
Assemble the people—men, women, children, and the foreigners within your gates—so that they may listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and to follow carefully all the words of this law.
1 Peter 2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
Genesis 21:4
When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him.
Acts 2:39
This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.”
Deuteronomy 29:11
…your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water—
Genesis 47:10–14
Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.
2 Chronicles 20:13
Meanwhile all the men of Judah, with their wives and children and little ones, were standing before the LORD.
Jeremiah 32:39
I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them.

Parallels

Matthew 19:13–15 Mark 10:13–16

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Babies Going to Heaven Chiding: Jesus Chides his Disciples for Forbidding Children to be Brought to Him Child Labor Children Growing Up Children: Blessed by Jesus Children: Promises and Assurances To Church: Membership In Down Syndrome Infant Baptism Jesus, the Christ: Blesses Little Children (In Peraea) Jesus, the Christ: Love of Kids Kingdom of Heaven: Children of The Righteous: Described Symbols and Similitudes: Childhood

Luke 18:16

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