Luke 18:16 bbe — But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of…

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"But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

— Luke 18:16, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 18 — Context

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The tax-farmer, on the other hand, keeping far away, and not lifting up even his eyes to heaven, made signs of grief and said, God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

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I say to you, This man went back to his house with God's approval, and not the other: for everyone who makes himself high will be made low and whoever makes himself low will be made high.

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And they took their children to him, so that he might put his hands on them: but when the disciples saw it, they said sharp words to them

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But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

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Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

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And a certain ruler put a question to him, saying, Good Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?

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And Jesus said to him, Why do you say that I am good? No one is good, but only God.

Luke 18:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:16 say?
Luke 18:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Where is Luke 18:16 in the Bible?
Luke 18:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 16.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 18:16.
What translation should I read Luke 18:16 in?
Luke 18:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 18:16?
Luke 18:16 reads (BBE): “But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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