Luke 18:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:17 — KJV
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.”
— Luke 18:17 (KJV)
Luke 18:17 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 18:17
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:17: verily, say, whosoever
“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 18:17: verily, say, kingdom
“And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:17: verily, say, whosoever
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:17: verily, say, kingdom
“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake,”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:17: verily, say, kingdom
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