Mark 10:15

I tell you, unless a person receives the kingdom of God like a child, they will not enter it at all.’

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

In Context

14When, however, Jesus saw this, he was indignant. ‘Let the little children come to me,’ he said, ‘do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the kingdom of God belongs.

16Then he embraced the children, and, placing his hands on them, gave them his blessing.

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Cross References

Luke 18:17I tell you, unless a man receives the kingdom of God like a child, he will not enter it at all.’

Matthew Henry on Mark 10:14-17

Christ's Love to Little Children. 13 And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them: and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. 14 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. 15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed… Read the whole commentary →

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