Luke 18:17

Modern

Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Traditional

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

Literal

Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall never enter into it.”

Latin

Amen dico vobis, quicumque non acceperit regnum Dei sicut puer, non intrabit in illud.

Greek

English

Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

receive the kingdom of God like a little child: Entrance into the kingdom of God requires childlike faith and dependence on God.

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.

Matthew 18:3
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Mark 10:15
Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
Psalm 131:1–2
A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me.
1 Peter 1:14
As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.