Let the Children Come to Me

Luke 18

¹⁵ _o Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they _p rebuked them. 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
   Luke 18:15 - 17
   Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
   Mark 10:13 - 16
   And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 18:39
   And those who were in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!
   
3. Cross References
   Luke 18:15 - 17
   Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people.
   Mark 10:13 - 16
   And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.