Luke 18:17 cpdv — Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.” "

— Luke 18:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 18 — Context

14

I say to you, this one descended to his house justified, but not the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled; and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

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And they were bringing little children to him, so that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

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But Jesus, calling them together, said: “Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God.

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Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.”

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And a certain leader questioned him, saying: “Good teacher, what should I do to possess eternal life?”

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Then Jesus said to him: “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

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You know the commandments: You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. Honor your father and mother.”

Luke 18:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 18:17 say?
Luke 18:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.” ”
Where is Luke 18:17 in the Bible?
Luke 18:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 17.
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 18:17.
What translation should I read Luke 18:17 in?
Luke 18:17 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 18:17?
Luke 18:17 reads (CPDV): “Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.” ” 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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