Luke 18:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:16 — KJV
“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
— Luke 18:16 (KJV)
Luke 18:16 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 18:16
“But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:16: jesus, suffer, little
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:16: jesus, suffer, little
“And the children of Israel, which were come again out of captivity, and all such as had separated themselves unto them from the filthiness of the heathen of the land, to seek the LORD God of Israel, did eat,”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:16: children, come, such
“And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:16: little, children, come
“And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:16: jesus, children, kingdom
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