Parallel Verses
Amplified
But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles],
New American Standard Bible
But Jesus called for them, saying,
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Jesus, however, invited them:
International Standard Version
Jesus, however, called for the children and said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom of God belongs to people like these.
A Conservative Version
But having summoned them, Jesus said, Allow the children to come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God.
American Standard Version
But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
An Understandable Version
But Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, "Allow these little children to come to me and stop trying to prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these [i.e., humble ones. See Matt. 19:14].
Anderson New Testament
And Jesus called them to him, and said: Let the little children come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Bible in Basic English
But Jesus sent for them, saying, Let the children come to me, and do not keep them away, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
Common New Testament
But Jesus called them to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
Daniel Mace New Testament
but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them.
Darby Translation
But Jesus calling them to him said, Suffer little children to come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of God.
Godbey New Testament
And Jesus calling them to Him, said, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Goodspeed New Testament
But Jesus called them up to him and said, "Let the children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as they.
John Wesley New Testament
But Jesus calling them to him, said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
Julia Smith Translation
And Jesus having called them, said, Leave the young children to come to me, and hinder them not: for of such is time kingdom of God.
King James 2000
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Allow little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But Jesus called them to himself, saying, "Allow the children to come to me, and do not forbid them, {for to such belongs} the kingdom of God.
Modern King James verseion
But Jesus called them and said, Allow the little children to come to Me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, "Suffer children to come unto me, and forbid them not. For of such is the kingdom of God.
Moffatt New Testament
but Jesus called for the infants. "Let the children come to me," he said, "do not stop them: the Realm of God belongs to such as these.
Montgomery New Testament
But Jesus called for the babies. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "do not hinder them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
NET Bible
But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
New Heart English Bible
Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Noyes New Testament
But Jesus called them to him, saying, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.
Sawyer New Testament
But Jesus calling them, said, Suffer the little children to come to me, and forbid them not; for of such is the kingdom of God.
The Emphasized Bible
But, Jesus, called them near, saying - Suffer, the children, to be coming unto me, and do not hinder them; for, of such, is the kingdom of God.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But Jesus calling them to him, said, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not for of such is the kingdom of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Jesus, however, called the little children to him. "Let the little children come to me," he said, "and do not hinder them; for it is to the childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.
Webster
But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Weymouth New Testament
Jesus however called the infants to Him. "Let the little children come to me," He said; "do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs.
Williams New Testament
But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop preventing them from it, for to such as these the kingdom of God belongs.
World English Bible
Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and don't hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Worrell New Testament
But Jesus called them to Him, saying, "Suffer the little children to come to Me, and forbid them not; for to such belongs the Kingdom of God.
Worsley New Testament
But Jesus called them to Him and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Jesus having called them near, said, 'Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God;
Themes
Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For forbidding children to be brought to him
Children » Promises and assurances to
Jesus Christ » History of » Blesses little children (in peraea)
Kingdom of heaven » Children of the
Simplicity » Childlikeness an essential element in the Christian life
Topics
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 18:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Little Children Brought To Jesus
15
Now they were also bringing their babies to Him, so that He would touch and bless them, and when the disciples noticed it, they began reprimanding them.
16 But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles],
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 21:4
So Abraham circumcised his son Isaac when he was eight days old, just as God had commanded him.
Genesis 47:10-14
And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and departed from his presence.
Deuteronomy 29:11
your little ones, your wives, and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) who is in your camps, from
Deuteronomy 31:12
Assemble the people, the men and the women and children and the stranger (resident alien, foreigner) within your cities, so that they may hear and learn and fear the Lord your God [with awe-filled reverence and profound respect], and be careful to obey all the words of this law.
2 Chronicles 20:13
So all Judah stood before the Lord, with their infants, their wives, and their children.
Jeremiah 32:39
and I will give them one heart and one way, that they may [reverently] fear Me forever, for their own good and for the good of their children after them.
Matthew 18:3-4
and said,
Acts 2:39
For the promise [of the Holy Spirit] is for you and your children and for all who are far away [including the Gentiles], as many as the Lord our God calls to Himself.”
1 Corinthians 7:14
For the unbelieving husband is
1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers and sisters, do not be children [immature, childlike] in your thinking; be infants in [matters of] evil [completely innocent and inexperienced], but in your minds be mature [adults].
1 Peter 2:2
like newborn babies [you should] long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may be nurtured and grow in respect to salvation [its ultimate fulfillment],