Luke 18:16

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Luke 18:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

15 Now people were even bringing their babies to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them. And when the disciples saw this, they rebuked those who brought them.

16 But Jesus called the children to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

17 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

18 Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

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Genesis 47:10

Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence.

Genesis 47:11

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Genesis 47:12

Joseph also provided his father and brothers and all his father’s household with food for their families.

Genesis 47:13

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Genesis 47:14

Joseph collected all the money to be found in the land of Egypt and the land of Canaan in exchange for the grain they were buying, and he brought it into Pharaoh’s palace.

Genesis 21:4

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Deuteronomy 29:11

your children and wives, and the foreigners in your camps who cut your wood and draw your water—

Deuteronomy 31:12

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2 Chronicles 20:13

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Matthew 18:3

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Matthew 18:4

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