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Mark 10:15

The kingdom of GodHumilityFaith

13 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

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

16 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.

17 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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BSB
Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
KJV
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
WEB
Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
ASV
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
DARBY
Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it.
BLB
Truly I say to you⁺, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall never enter into it.”
ÅB
Sannelig sier jeg dere: Den som ikke tar imot Guds rike som et lite barn, han skal ingenlunde komme inn i det.
OTB
Jeg forsikrer dere, den som ikke tar imot Guds rike med et barns hjerte, vil aldri komme inn i det.”
B1930
Sannelig sier jeg eder: Den som ikke tar imot Guds rike som et lite barn, han skal ingenlunde komme inn i det.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 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.

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  • Luke 18:17

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

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  • John 3:3–6

    Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”

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