Mark 10:15

American Standard Version (1901)

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 18:3 : 3 and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
  • Luke 18:17 : 17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
  • John 3:3-6 : 3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter a second time into his mother's womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God! 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 97%

    15And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

    16But 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.

    17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.

  • Matt 18:1-6
    6 verses
    88%

    1In that hour came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

    2And he called to him a little child, and set him in the midst of them,

    3and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye turn, and become as little children, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    4Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me:

    6But whoso shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it is profitable for him that a great millstone should be hanged about his neck, and [that] he should be sunk in the depth of the sea.

  • 84%

    13And they were bringing unto him little children, that he should touch them: and the disciples rebuked them.

    14But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me; forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God.

  • 83%

    13Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should lay his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

    14But Jesus said, Suffer the little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for to such belongeth the kingdom of heaven.

    15And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

  • Mark 9:36-37
    2 verses
    81%

    36And he took a little child, and set him in the midst of them: and taking him in his arms, he said unto them,

    37Whosoever shall receive one of such little children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever receiveth me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.

  • Luke 9:47-48
    2 verses
    77%

    47But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

    48and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

  • 16And he took them in his arms, and blessed them, laying his hands upon them.

  • 10See that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, that in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.

  • 74%

    23And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

    24And the disciples were amazed 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!

    25It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

  • 3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

  • 5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God!

  • 14Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

  • 12but the sons of the kingdom shall be cast forth into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

  • 42And whosoever shall cause one of these little ones that believe on me to stumble, it were better for him if a great millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.

  • 70%

    23And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

    24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

  • 1Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the fold of the sheep, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

  • 10But into whatsoever city ye shall enter, and they receive you not, go out into the streets thereof and say,

  • 70%

    24And Jesus seeing him said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!

    25For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

  • 30who shall not receive manifold more in this time, and in the world to come eternal life.

  • 1And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There are some here of them that stand [by], who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God come with power.

  • 33Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say unto you.

  • 69%

    15He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

    16But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the marketplaces, who call unto their fellows

  • 20For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed [the righteousness] of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.

  • 7Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.

  • 42And 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.

  • 11Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  • 31But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.

  • 24Strive to enter in by the narrow door: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

  • 20And again he said, Whereunto shall I liken the kingdom of God?

  • 14And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, as ye go forth out of that house or that city, shake off the dust of your feet.

  • 13But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter. [

  • 2It were well for him if a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, rather than that he should cause one of these little ones to stumble.

  • 40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.