Let the Children Come to Me

Luke 18

¹⁵ _i Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. ¹⁶ But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for _j of such is the kingdom of God. ¹⁷ _k "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."

1. Cross References
   Matthew 19:13 - 15
   Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.
   Mark 10:13 - 16
   Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
   1 Corinthians 14:20
   Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature.
   1 Peter 2:2
   As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 18:3
   And said, "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
   Matthew 19:14
   But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
   Mark 10:15
   "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."