Mark 10:15

Bible in Basic English (1941)

Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

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  • Matt 18:3 : 3 And said, Truly, I say to you, If you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.
  • Luke 18:17 : 17 Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.
  • John 3:3-6 : 3 Jesus said to him, Truly, I say to you, Without a new birth no man is able to see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus said to him, How is it possible for a man to be given birth when he is old? Is he able to go into his mother's body a second time and come to birth again? 5 Jesus said in answer, Truly, I say to you, If a man's birth is not from water and from the Spirit, it is not possible for him to go into the kingdom of God. 6 That which has birth from the flesh is flesh, and that which has birth from 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%

    15 And they took their children to him, so that he might put his hands on them: but when the disciples saw it, they said sharp words to them

    16 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.

    17 Truly I say to you, Whoever does not put himself under the kingdom of God like a little child, will not come into it at all.

  • Matt 18:1-6
    6 verses
    88%

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

    2 And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them,

    3 And said, Truly, I say to you, If you do not have a change of heart and become like little children, you will not go into the kingdom of heaven.

    4 Whoever, then, will make himself as low as this little child, the same is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5 And whoever gives honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me:

    6 But whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him to have a great stone fixed to his neck, and to come to his end in the deep sea.

  • 84%

    13 And they took to him little children, so that he might put his hands on them: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

    14 And when Jesus saw it, he was angry, and said to them, Let the little children come to me, and do not keep them away; for of such is the kingdom of God.

  • 83%

    13 Then some people took little children to him, so that he might put his hands on them in blessing: and the disciples said sharp words to them.

    14 But Jesus said, Let the little ones come to me, and do not keep them away: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    15 And he put his hands on them, and went away.

  • Mark 9:36-37
    2 verses
    81%

    36 And he took a little child, and put him in the middle of them; and taking him in his arms, he said to them,

    37 Whoever will give honour to one such little child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour not to me, but to him who sent me.

  • Luke 9:47-48
    2 verses
    77%

    47 But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their hearts, he took a small child and put him by his side,

    48 And said to them, Whoever gives honour to this child in my name, gives honour to me: and whoever gives honour to me, gives honour to him who sent me: for whoever is least among you all, that man is great.

  • 16 And he took them in his arms, and gave them a blessing, putting his hands on them.

  • 10 Let it not seem to you that one of these little ones is of no value; for I say to you that in heaven their angels see at all times the face of my Father in heaven.

  • 74%

    23 And Jesus, looking round about, said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have wealth to come into the kingdom of God!

    24 And the disciples were full of wonder at his words. But Jesus said to them again, Children, how hard it is for those who put faith in wealth to come into the kingdom of God!

    25 It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man of wealth to come into the kingdom of God.

  • 3 Jesus said to him, Truly, I say to you, Without a new birth no man is able to see the kingdom of God.

  • 5 Jesus said in answer, Truly, I say to you, If a man's birth is not from water and from the Spirit, it is not possible for him to go into the kingdom of God.

  • 14 Even so it is not the pleasure of your Father in heaven for one of these little ones to come to destruction.

  • 12 But the sons of the kingdom will be put out into the dark, and there will be weeping and cries of pain.

  • 42 And whoever is a cause of trouble to one of these little ones who have faith in me, it would be better for him if a great stone was put round his neck and he was dropped into the sea.

  • 70%

    23 And Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, It is hard for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of heaven.

    24 And again I say to you, It is simpler for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a man with much money to go into the kingdom of God.

  • 1 Truly I say to you, He who does not go through the door into the place where the sheep are kept, but gets in by some other way, is a thief and an outlaw.

  • 10 But if you go into a town where they will not have you, go out into the streets of it and say,

  • 70%

    24 And Jesus, looking at him, said, How hard it is for those who have wealth to get into the kingdom of God!

    25 It is simpler for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a man who has much money to come into the kingdom of God.

  • 30 Who will not get much more in this time, and in the world to come, eternal life.

  • 1 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, There are some here who will have no taste of death till they see the kingdom of God come with power.

  • 33 My dear children, I am only to be with you a little longer. Then you will be looking for me: and as I said to the Jews, so now I say to you, Where I am going you may not come.

  • 69%

    15 He who has ears, let him give ear.

    16 But what comparison may I make of this generation? It is like children seated in the market-places, crying out to one another,

  • 20 For I say to you, If your righteousness is not greater than the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never go into the kingdom of heaven.

  • 7 Do not be surprised that I say to you, It is necessary for you to have a second birth.

  • 42 And whoever gives to one of these little ones a cup of cold water only, in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he will not go without his reward.

  • 11 Truly I say to you, Among the sons of women there has not been a greater than John the Baptist: but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

  • 31 But a great number who are first will be last: and those who are last will be first.

  • 24 Do your best to go in by the narrow door, for I say to you, A number will make the attempt to go in, but will not be able to do so.

  • 20 And again he said, What is the kingdom of God like?

  • 14 And whoever will not take you in, or give ear to your words, when you go out from that house or that town, put off its dust from your feet.

  • 13 But a curse is on you, scribes and Pharisees, false ones! because you are shutting the kingdom of heaven against men: for you do not go in yourselves, and those who are going in, you keep back.

  • 2 It would be well for him if a great stone was put round his neck and he was dropped into the sea, before he made trouble for any of these little ones.

  • 40 He who gives honour to you gives honour to me; and he who gives honour to me gives honour to him who sent me.