Luke 18:17
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 18
“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
What Does Luke 18:17 Mean?
Luke 18:17 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 18, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Kingdom of God.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Luke 18:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 10:15“Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.”1 Corinthians 3:18“Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.”Matthew 18:3“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.”Psalms 131:1“Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.”1 Peter 1:14“As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:”Matthew 5:18“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”Matthew 5:20“For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.”John 9:34“They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.”
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