Luke 18:16-17

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

"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. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein." - Luke 18:16-17
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What does Luke 18:16-17 mean?

The bible verse Luke 18:16-17 from the King James Version reads: "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. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a…

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The Heart of a Child: Embracing the Kingdom of God

In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a powerful moment where Jesus redirects the attitudes of the crowd around Him regarding children. In Luke 18:16-17 (KJV), we read: "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of…

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A Childlike Prayer for the Kingdom of God

O Heavenly Father, With grateful hearts, we approach Your throne of grace, inspired by the words of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as recorded in Luke 18:16-17. It is in this sacred moment that we reflect upon the profound simplicity and purity that is found in children, the…

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Luke 18:16-17 - "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. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
Luke 17:18 - "There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger."
Luke 16:17 - "And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail."
Luke 17:16 - "And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan."
Luke 18:17 - "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein."
"There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger." - Luke 17:18
Luke 18:16 - "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."
Luke 16:18 - "Whosoever putteth away his wife, and marrieth another, committeth adultery: and whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery."
"And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass, than one tittle of the law to fail." - Luke 16:17
"And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan." - Luke 17:16
Luke 17:15-16 - "And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan."
Luke 21:16-18 - "And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish."
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Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:17 - "And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?"
Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
Luke 17:15-16 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.
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