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Luke 18:17 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 18:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 18 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein .”
Luke 18:17 (KJV)
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Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein—Jesus uses the solemn formula amēn legō hymin (ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν), 'truly I tell you,' indicating critical importance. Hos ean mē dexētai tēn basileian tou theou hōs paidion (ὃς ἐὰν μὴ δέξηται τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ ὡς παιδίον)—'whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a child.'The key is dexētai (δέξηται)—'receive,' not achieve or earn. Ou mē eiselthē eis autēn (οὐ μὴ εἰσέλθῃ εἰς αὐτήν)—'shall in no wise enter it'—the strongest Greek negative, making entrance absolutely im...
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Cross-References for Luke 18:17
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“Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn, and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.,And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“my heart isn't haughty”
“whoever will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child”
“not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts as in your ignorance”