Luke 18:16-17

Let the Children Come to Me

¹⁶ But Jesus called them to him, saying, _q "Let the children come to me, and _r do not hinder them, _q for to such belongs the kingdom of God. ¹⁷ _s Truly, I say to you, whoever does not _t receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it."

1. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
   
3. Cross References
   Mark 9:39
   But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me.
   
4. Cross References
   John 3:3
   Jesus answered him, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.
   John 3:5
   Jesus answered, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
   
5. Cross References
   Luke 8:13
   And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away.
   James 1:21
   Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.