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Mark 10

Mark 10:15

Jesus Blesses the Children · Mark 10:13–16
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Translations

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, he shall not enter therein.
Literal
Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall never enter into it.”
Latin
Amen dico vobis: Quisquis non receperit regnum Dei velut parvulus, non intrabit in illud.

Original

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

Notes

Mark 10:14–15

Mark does not explain which qualities of children make them fit for the kingdom of God. Matthew 18:4–5 suggests that these qualities include humility and a simple trust in receiving what is given.

Mark 10:13–16

The love and concern Jesus has for children can already be seen in 5:41–43, 9:36–37, and 42. Jesus uses this event to teach that the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like children.

Mark 9:30–10:31

This section is the second cycle (see study note on 8:27–9:1) containing:

Theme notes and profiles

Citizenship in the Kingdom

Events

Parallels

Matthew 19:13–15 Luke 18:15–17

Glossary

Apothegm Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Mark, Gospel of Servant of the Lord Travel

Topics

Babes: A Symbol of the Children of the Kingdom of Heaven Children Going to Heaven Children: Blessed by Jesus Children: Promises and Assurances To Children: should be Brought to Christ Children: Symbolical of the Regenerated Jesus, the Christ: Blesses Little Children (In Peraea) Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Symbols and Similitudes: Childhood