Mark 10:15
Truly I say to you, Whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall not enter it.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
'Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.'
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
Verily{G281} I say{G3004} unto you,{G5213} Whosoever{G3739} shall{G1209} not{G3362} receive{G1209} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} as{G5613} a little child,{G3813} he shall{G1525} in no{G3364} wise{G846} enter{G1525} therein.{G1519}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
Verily{G281} I say{G3004}{(G5719)} unto you{G5213}, Whosoever{G3739} shall{G1209} not{G3362} receive{G1209}{(G5667)} the kingdom{G932} of God{G2316} as{G5613} a little child{G3813}, he shall{G1525} not{G3364} enter{G1525}{(G5632)} therein{G1519}{G846}.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
Verely I saye vnto you whosoever shall not receave ye kyngdome of God as a chylde he shall not entre therin.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
Verely I saye vnto you: Who so euer receaueth not the kyngdome of God as a childe, he shal not entre therin.
Geneva Bible (1560)
Verely I say vnto you, Whosoeuer shall not receiue the kingdome of God as a litle childe, he shall not enter therein.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
Ueryly I say vnto you, whosoeuer doth not receaue ye kingdome of God as a young childe, he shall not enter therin.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
‹Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.›
Webster's Bible (1833)
Most assuredly I tell you, whoever will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it."
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
verily I say to you, whoever may not receive the reign of God, as a child -- he may not enter into it;'
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.
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.
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.
World English Bible (2000)
Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”
Referenced Verses
- Matt 18:3 : 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.
- Luke 18:17 : 17 Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall by no means enter therein.
- John 3:3-6 : 3 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus said to 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, Truly, truly, I say to you, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter 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.
- Luke 18:15-173 verses97%
15 And they brought to him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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 18:1-66 verses88%
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.
- Mark 10:13-142 verses84%
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.
- Matt 19:13-153 verses83%
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 9:36-372 verses81%
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.
- Luke 9:47-482 verses77%
47 And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child and set him by him,
48 And said to them, Whoever receives this child in my name receives me; and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all will be great.
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16 And he took them up in his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.
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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.
- Mark 10:23-253 verses74%
23 And Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!
24 And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God!
25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
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3 Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
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5 Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.
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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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12 But the children of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness: there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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42 And whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it is better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.
- Matt 19:23-242 verses70%
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, Truly I say to you, that a rich man shall hardly enter the kingdom of heaven.
24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
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1 Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter by the door into the sheepfold, but climbs up some other way, is a thief and a robber.
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10 But into whatever city you enter, and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say,
- Luke 18:24-252 verses70%
24 And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!
25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.
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30 Who shall not receive many times more in this present time, and in the world to come everlasting life.
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1 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, that there are some standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come with power.
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33 Little children, I shall be with you a little while longer. You will seek me; and as I said to the Jews, Where I am going, you cannot come, so now I say to you.
- Matt 11:15-162 verses69%
15 He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
16 But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,
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20 For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
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7 Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again.
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42 And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, truly I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.
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11 Truly I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
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31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
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24 Strive to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
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20 And again he said, To what shall I liken the kingdom of God?
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14 And whoever will not receive you nor hear your words, when you depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet.
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13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, nor allow those who are entering to go in.
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2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
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40 He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives him who sent me.