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English Standard Version

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14

Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.

Luke 18:17

Matthew 19 (English Standard Version)

11 But he said to them,
“Not everyone can receive this saying, but only those to whom it is given.
12 For there are eunuchs who have been so from birth, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Let the one who is able to receive this receive it.”
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people,
14 but Jesus said,
“Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
15 And he laid his hands on them and went away.
16 And behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
17 And he said to him,
“Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”

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Luke 18 (English Standard Version)

14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
15 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
16 But Jesus called them to him, saying,
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
17 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
18 And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
19 And Jesus said to him,
“Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
20 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’”

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Free Bible Version

Jesus said, Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like them!

Matthew 19:14

Anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.

Luke 18:17

Matthew 19 (Free Bible Version)

11 “Not everyone can accept this instruction, only those it's given to,” Jesus told them.
12 “Some are born as eunuchs, some are made eunuchs by men, and some choose to be eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. Those who can accept this should accept it.”
13 The people brought little children to him so he could bless them and pray for them. But the disciples told them not to.
14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don't stop them. The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who are like them!”
15 He placed his hands on them to bless them, and then he left.
16 A man came to Jesus and asked him, “Teacher, what good things must I do to gain eternal life?”
17 “Why do you ask me what is good?” Jesus replied. “There's only one who is good. But if you want to have eternal life, then keep the commandments.”

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Luke 18 (Free Bible Version)

14 I tell you, it was this man who went home right in God's sight and not the other. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, while those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
15 Parents were bringing their infants to Jesus to have him bless them by his touch. When the disciples saw what was happening, they tried to stop them.
16 But Jesus called the children to him. “Let the little children come to me,” he said. “Don't prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to those who are like them.
17 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
18 One of the rulers came to Jesus and asked him, “Good Teacher, what do I have to do to inherit eternal life?”
19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good, only God.
20 You know the commandments: do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.”

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