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Mark 10:15
Mark 10:15 is verse 15 of Mark chapter 10, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
King James Version
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.
World English Bible
Most certainly I tell you, whoever will not receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.”
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Mark 10:13–17 · Berean Standard Bible
13 Now people were bringing the little children to Jesus for Him to place His hands on them, and the disciples rebuked those who brought them.
14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
15 Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
16 And He took the children in His arms, placed His hands on them, and blessed them.
17 As Jesus started on His way, a man ran up and knelt before Him. “Good Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
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Cross-references
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.
Matthew 18:3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Luke 18:17Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
John 3:3Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”
John 3:4“How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Can he enter his mother’s womb a second time to be born?”
John 3:5Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
John 3:6Flesh is born of flesh, but spirit is born of the Spirit.