Luke 18:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    People were also bringing infants to Jesus so that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} they were bringing{G4374} unto him{G846} also{G2532} their babes,{G1025} that{G2443} he should touch{G680} them:{G846} but when{G1161} the disciples{G3101} saw{G1492} it, they rebuked{G2008} them.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} they brought{G4374}{(G5707)} unto him{G846} also{G2532} infants{G1025}, that{G2443} he would touch{G680}{(G5735)} them{G846}: but{G1161} when his disciples{G3101} saw{G1492}{(G5631)} it, they rebuked{G2008}{(G5656)} them{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    They brought vnto him also babes yt he shuld touche the. When his disciples sawe that they rebuked the.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    They brought yonge children also vnto him, that he shulde touch them. But whan the disciples sawe that, they rebuked them.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    They brought vnto him also babes that he should touche them. And when his disciples sawe it, they rebuked them.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    They brought vnto him also infantes that he should touch them: Which, whe his disciples sawe it, they rebuked the.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And they were bringing near also the babes, that he may touch them, and the disciples having seen did rebuke them,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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

  • World English Bible (2000)

    They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Jesus and Little Children Now people were even bringing their babies to him for him to touch. But when the disciples saw it, they began to scold those who brought them.

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 19:13-15 : 13 Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. 15 And he laid his hands on them and departed from there.
  • Mark 10:13-16 : 13 And they brought young children to him, that he might touch them; and his disciples rebuked those who brought them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said to them, Allow the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God. 15 Truly I say to you, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it. 16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.
  • Luke 9:49-50 : 49 And John answered and said, Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him because he does not follow with us. 50 And Jesus said to him, Do not forbid him, for he who is not against us is for us.
  • Luke 9:54 : 54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, do you want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?
  • 1 Sam 1:24 : 24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young.

Similar Verses (AI)

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    4 verses
    92%

    13 And they brought young children to him, that he might touch them; and his disciples rebuked those who brought them.

    14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said to them, Allow the little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    15 Truly I say to you, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it.

    16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.

  • Matt 19:13-15
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    90%

    13 Then little children were brought to him that he might put his hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

    14 But Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

    15 And he laid his hands on them and departed from there.

  • Luke 18:16-17
    2 verses
    85%

    16 But Jesus called them to him, and said, Allow little children to come to me, and do not forbid them: for of such is the kingdom of God.

    17 Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall by no means enter therein.

  • Matt 18:1-6
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    1 At the same time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

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

    3 And said, Truly I say to you, Unless you are converted and become like little children, you shall not enter the kingdom of heaven.

    4 Whoever therefore humbles himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

    5 And whoever receives one such little child in my name receives me.

    6 But whoever offends one of these little ones who believe in me, it would be better for him that a millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.

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    78%

    36 And he took a child and set him in the midst of them; and when he had taken him in his arms, he said to them,

    37 Whoever receives one of these little children in my name receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me but him who sent me.

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    3 verses
    74%

    14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple, and he healed them.

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    16 And said to him, Do you hear what these say? And Jesus said to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants you have perfected praise?

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    46 Then a dispute arose among them as to which of them would be greatest.

    47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by him,

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    10 Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels always see the face of my Father who is in heaven.

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    71%

    39 And some of the Pharisees from among the crowd said to him, Teacher, rebuke your disciples.

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    18 He said, Bring them here to me.

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    68%

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

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    68%

    10 For he had healed many; so much that they pressed upon him to touch him, as many as had plagues.

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    68%

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    40 And Jesus stood and commanded him to be brought to him: and when he had come near, he asked him,

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    7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and do not be afraid.

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    34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had disputed among themselves who would be the greatest.

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