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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/18.htm">New International Version</a> Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/18.htm">New Living Translation</a> I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, shall not at all enter into it." <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it at all.” <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God [with faith and humility] like a child will not enter it at all.” <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I assure you: Whoever does not welcome the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will never get into God's kingdom unless you enter it like a child!" <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein. <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee this truth: Whoever doesn't receive the kingdom of God as a little child receives it will never enter it." <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> Remember this! Whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell all of you with certainty, whoever doesn't receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never get into it at all." <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.? <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Truly, I tell you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child, he will in no way enter into it." <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter into it. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it." <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Most certainly, I tell you, whoever doesn’t receive God’s Kingdom like a little child, he will in no way enter into it.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> truly I say to you, whoever may not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, may not enter into it.” <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Truly I say to you, whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, shall not at all enter into it." <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.' <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly I say to you, Whoever should not receive the kingdom of God as a young child should not enter into it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Amen, I say to you: Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a child, shall not enter into it. <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Amen, I say to you, whoever will not accept the kingdom of God like a child, will not enter into it.” <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Amen, I say to you, whoever does not accept the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Truly I say to you, He who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little boy will never enter into it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Amen, I say to you, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God as a little boy shall not enter it.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Verily I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God, as a little child, shall in no way enter into it.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Truly I say unto you, whosoever may not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, can not enter into it.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I declare unto you, he that does not come with the disposition of a child shall not enter into the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I tell you in solemn truth that, whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will certainly not enter it." <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Verily I say to you, whosoever does not receive the Kingdom of God as a little child, shall in no wise enter therein."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Verily I tell you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall by no means enter into it.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/18-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=7200" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Jesus Blesses the Children</a> …16But 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<a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">anyone who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: dexētai (V-ASM-3S) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">does not receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidion (N-NNS) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">a little child</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1525.htm" title="1525: eiselthē (V-ASA-3S) -- To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter.">will never enter</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it.” </a> 18Then a certain ruler asked Him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a> “Truly I tell you,” He said, “unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/mark/10-15.htm">Mark 10:15</a> Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Matthew 19:14</a> But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” <a href="/john/3-3.htm">John 3:3</a> Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.” <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a> At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. <a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a> But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. <a href="/romans/8-16.htm">Romans 8:16-17</a> The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. / And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. <a href="/galatians/4-6.htm">Galatians 4:6-7</a> And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, “Abba, Father!” / So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God. <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1-2</a> A song of ascents. Of David. My heart is not proud, O LORD, my eyes are not haughty. I do not aspire to great things or matters too lofty for me. / Surely I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me. <a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6</a> The wolf will live with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat; the calf and young lion and fatling will be together, and a little child will lead them. <a href="/proverbs/3-34.htm">Proverbs 3:34</a> He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble. <a href="/isaiah/57-15.htm">Isaiah 57:15</a> For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Truly I say to you, Whoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.<a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Psalm 131:1,2</a> A Song of degrees of David. 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… <a href="/mark/10-15.htm">Mark 10:15</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein.<a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">1 Peter 1:14</a> As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/19-30.htm">Child</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Enter</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/19-3.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/18-30.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/21-32.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/luke/19-45.htm">Therein</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">Way</a> <a href="/luke/21-18.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 18</div>1. <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Of the importunate widow.</a> 9. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Of the Pharisee and the tax collector.</a> 15. <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Of Children brought to Jesus.</a> 18. <a href="/luke/18-18.htm">A ruler would follow Jesus, but is hindered by his riches.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">The reward of those who leave all for his sake.</a> 31. <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">He foretells his death;</a> 35. <a href="/luke/18-35.htm">and restores a blind man to sight.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Truly I tell you, This phrase is a solemn declaration by Jesus, emphasizing the importance and truth of what He is about to say. It is a common introduction in the Gospels when Jesus wants to highlight a significant teaching. The use of "truly" (Greek: "amen") underscores the certainty and authority of His words, reflecting His divine insight and the weight of His message.anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God The "kingdom of God" refers to God's sovereign rule and reign, both in the present spiritual sense and the future physical manifestation. Receiving the kingdom implies accepting God's authority and entering into a relationship with Him. This concept is central to Jesus' teaching and is a recurring theme throughout the Gospels. It contrasts with the Jewish expectation of a political kingdom, emphasizing instead a spiritual transformation and submission to God's will.like a little child Children in the ancient world were seen as dependent, humble, and without status. Jesus uses the example of a child to illustrate the qualities necessary to enter the kingdom: humility, trust, and a sense of dependence on God. This teaching challenges the cultural norms of the time, where status and self-reliance were often valued. It also connects to other teachings of Jesus, such as the Beatitudes, where the "poor in spirit" are blessed.will never enter it.” This phrase underscores the necessity of childlike faith and humility for entry into the kingdom of God. It is an absolute statement, indicating that without these qualities, one cannot be part of God's kingdom. This teaching is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that emphasizes faith and humility as prerequisites for a relationship with God. It also serves as a warning against pride and self-sufficiency, which are barriers to experiencing God's rule in one's life.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the nature of the kingdom of God. 2. <a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a> Representing innocence, humility, and dependence, children are used by Jesus as an example of the attitude required to enter the kingdom of God. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are present during this teaching, learning about the values of the kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's reign and rule, both in the present and future fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/childlike_faith.htm">Childlike Faith</a> Embrace a faith characterized by trust, innocence, and dependence on God, much like a child's trust in their parents. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_dependence.htm">Humility and Dependence</a> Recognize our need for God in every aspect of life, acknowledging that we cannot enter the kingdom through our own efforts. <a href="/topical/s/simplicity_in_belief.htm">Simplicity in Belief</a> Approach God with a simple, sincere heart, free from the complications and doubts that often accompany adult reasoning. <a href="/topical/o/openness_to_learning.htm">Openness to Learning</a> Be willing to learn and grow in faith, maintaining a teachable spirit like that of a child eager to learn. <a href="/topical/r/receptivity_to_god's_kingdom.htm">Receptivity to God's Kingdom</a> Cultivate a heart that is open and receptive to the values and principles of God's kingdom, ready to accept His rule and reign.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 18</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_essence_of_faith_and_unity.htm">Will a little child lead them?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_react_to_children.htm">How did Jesus respond to children approaching him?</a> <a href="/q/does_luke_18_15-17_contradict_the_ot.htm">Does Luke 18:15-17 contradict any Old Testament teachings about children and divine acceptance?</a> <a href="/q/is_eliakim_a_papal_type.htm">What does 'kingdom of God' mean in Luke 17:20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein. Jesus here reminds men that if they hope to enter the kingdom, it must be in the spirit of children, who never think of putting forward any claim of merit or paying any price for kindness showed them. His late parable of the Pharisee and publican was evidently in the Master's mind when he said this. <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Truly ἀμὴν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. if ἂν (an) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_302.htm">Strong's 302: </a> A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty. anyone ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. does not receive δέξηται (dexētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a little child, παιδίον (paidion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian. he will never enter εἰσέλθῃ (eiselthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1525.htm">Strong's 1525: </a> To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. it.” αὐτήν (autēn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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