Mark 10:15 nasb — "Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."

NASB

""Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.""

— Mark 10:15, NASB

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Mark 10 — Context

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and if she herself divorces her husband and marries another man, she is committing adultery."

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And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them.

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But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, "Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

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"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."

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And He took them in His arms and began blessing them, laying His hands on them.

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As He was setting out on a journey, a man ran up to Him and knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?"

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And Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good except God alone.

Mark 10:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 10:15 say?
Mark 10:15 in the NASB reads: “"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."”
Where is Mark 10:15 in the Bible?
Mark 10:15 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 10, verse 15.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 10:15.
What translation should I read Mark 10:15 in?
Mark 10:15 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 Mark 10:15?
Mark 10:15 reads (NASB): “"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."” 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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