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Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. <a href="/esv/luke/18.htm">English Standard Version</a> But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. <a href="/bsb/luke/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Jesus, having called them to Him, said, "Permit the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of the such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/kjv/luke/18.htm">King James Bible</a> But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/18.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/nasb_/luke/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus called for the little ones, saying, “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/nasb/luke/18.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus called for them, saying, &#8220Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/nasb77/luke/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/lsb/luke/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/amp/luke/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/csb/luke/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus, however, invited them: “Let the little children come to me, and don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/hcsb/luke/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus, however, invited them: &#8220Let the little children come to Me, and don&#8217t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/asv/luke/18.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for to such belongeth the kingdom of God. <a href="/cev/luke/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So Jesus called the children over to him and said, "Let the children come to me! Don't try to stop them. People who are like these children belong to God's kingdom. <a href="/erv/luke/18.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jesus called them unto him, saying, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/gwt/luke/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But Jesus called the infants to him and said, "Don't stop the children from coming to me! Children like these are part of the kingdom of God. <a href="/gnt/luke/18.htm">Good News Translation</a> but Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/isv/luke/18.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus, however, called for the children and said, "Let the little children come to me, and stop keeping them away, because the kingdom of God belongs to people like these. <a href="/msb/luke/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/luke/18.htm">NET Bible</a> But Jesus called for the children, saying, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/nheb/luke/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus summoned them, saying, "Allow the little children to come to me, and do not hinder them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/wbt/luke/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus however called the infants to Him. "Let the little children come to me," He said; "do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs. <a href="/web/luke/18.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus summoned them, saying, “Allow the little children to come to me, and don’t hinder them, for God’s Kingdom belongs to such as these. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus having called them near, said, “Permit the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for of such is the Kingdom of God; <a href="/blb/luke/18.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But Jesus, having called them to Him, said, "Permit the little children to come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of the such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/ylt/luke/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus having called them near, said, 'Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the reign of God; <a href="/slt/luke/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having called them, said, Leave the young children to come to me, and hinder them not: for of such is time kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jesus, calling them together, said: Suffer children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But Jesus, calling them together, said: “Allow the children to come to me, and do not be an obstacle to them. For of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/nabre/luke/18.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus, however, called the children to himself and said, “Let the children come to me and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Jesus called for them and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Jesus called them, and said to them, Permit the children to come to me, and do not stop them; for the kingdom of heaven is for those who are like these. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/18.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua himself called them and he said to them, “Let the children come to me and do not refuse them, because the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/18.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus called them to him, and said: Let the little children come to me, and hinder them not; for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/godbey/luke/18.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus calling them to Him, said, <FR>Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/18.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Jesus calling them to him, said, Permit little children to come to me, and hinder them not for of such is the kingdom of God. <a href="/mace/luke/18.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus called the children to him, and said to his disciples, let the children come to me, without any hindrance, for they who belong to the kingdom of God, must be like them. <a href="/wey/luke/18.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus however called the infants to Him. "Let the little children come to me," He said; "do not hinder them; for it is to those who are childlike that the Kingdom of God belongs. <a href="/worrell/luke/18.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But Jesus called them to Him, saying, <FR>"Suffer the little children to come to Me, and forbid them not; for to such belongs the Kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/18.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Jesus called them to Him and said, <FR>Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/18-16.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=7189" 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> 15Now 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<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/4341.htm" title="4341: prosekalesato (V-AIM-3S) -- To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite.">called the children to Him</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: Aphete (V-AMA-2P) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">“Let</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- 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/3813.htm" title="3813: paidia (N-ANP) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">little children</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To come, go. ">come</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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.">do not</a> <a href="/greek/2967.htm" title="2967: kōlyete (V-PMA-2P) -- To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent.">hinder</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them!</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- 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: basileia (N-NFS) -- 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/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">belongs</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toioutōn (DPro-GNP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">such as these.</a> 17Truly I tell you, anyone who does not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”…<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/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="/mark/10-14.htm">Mark 10:14</a> 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. <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/9-36.htm">Mark 9:36-37</a> Then He had a little child stand among them. Taking the child in His arms, He said to them, / “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in My name welcomes Me, and whoever welcomes Me welcomes not only Me, but the One who sent Me.” <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_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="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalm 8:2</a> From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger. <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="/1_samuel/1-26.htm">1 Samuel 1:26-28</a> “Please, my lord,” said Hannah, “as surely as you live, my lord, I am the woman who stood here beside you praying to the LORD. / I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. <a href="/proverbs/22-6.htm">Proverbs 22:6</a> Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. <a href="/deuteronomy/6-6.htm">Deuteronomy 6:6-7</a> These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. / And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Matthew 21:15-16</a> But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?” <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— <a href="/galatians/3-26.htm">Galatians 3:26</a> You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But Jesus called them to him, and said, Suffer little children to come to me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.Suffer.<a href="/genesis/47-10.htm">Genesis 47:10-14</a> And Jacob blessed Pharaoh, and went out from before Pharaoh… <a href="/genesis/21-4.htm">Genesis 21:4</a> And Abraham circumcised his son Isaac being eight days old, as God had commanded him.<a href="/deuteronomy/29-11.htm">Deuteronomy 29:11</a> Your little ones, your wives, and thy stranger that is in thy camp, from the hewer of thy wood unto the drawer of thy water:for.<a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3,4</a> 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… <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">1 Corinthians 14:20</a> Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.<a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">1 Peter 2:2</a> As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/luke/14-33.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/mark/10-14.htm">Childlike</a> <a href="/luke/16-8.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/9-50.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/11-52.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/luke/18-8.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Infants</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/17-21.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/9-61.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/luke/17-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/17-25.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/luke/16-5.htm">Summoned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/12-7.htm">Allow</a> <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Belongeth</a> <a href="/luke/22-53.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Childlike</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Children</a> <a href="/luke/20-16.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/luke/18-22.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/acts/8-36.htm">Hinder</a> <a href="/luke/19-8.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/21-23.htm">Infants</a> <a href="/luke/18-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Little</a> <a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Permit</a> <a href="/luke/18-17.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/22-15.htm">Suffer</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">Summoned</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'; 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Jesus' action of calling the children to Himself demonstrates His counter-cultural approach, valuing those whom society might overlook. This act reflects the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry, emphasizing that the kingdom of God is open to all, regardless of social standing. It also highlights Jesus' compassion and His role as a shepherd who gathers His flock, reminiscent of prophecies about the Messiah who would care for His people (<a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a>).and said, “Let the little children come to Me, Jesus' invitation to the children signifies the openness and accessibility of His message. In a broader theological sense, this phrase underscores the necessity of approaching God with childlike faith and humility. The act of coming to Jesus is symbolic of seeking salvation and entering into a relationship with Him. This invitation is echoed in other parts of the Gospels where Jesus calls individuals to follow Him (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a>).and do not hinder them! This command not to hinder the children can be seen as a rebuke to the disciples who were trying to prevent them from approaching Jesus. It serves as a reminder that no barriers should be placed between individuals and Christ. Theologically, it underscores the importance of removing obstacles that prevent people from experiencing the grace and love of God. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God desiring all to come to repentance and knowledge of the truth (<a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a>).For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. This statement highlights the qualities of children—such as trust, dependence, and humility—that are essential for entering the kingdom of God. It suggests that the kingdom is not about power or status but about a heart posture that is open and receptive to God's rule. This teaching is consistent with Jesus' earlier statements about the need to become like children to enter the kingdom (<a href="/matthew/18-3.htm">Matthew 18:3</a>). It also reflects the prophetic vision of a kingdom where the meek and humble are exalted (<a href="/isaiah/11-6.htm">Isaiah 11:6-9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the nature of the kingdom of God and the qualities required to enter it. 2. <a href="/topical/c/children.htm">Children</a> Representing innocence, humility, and dependence, the children are used by Jesus as an example of the kind of faith and openness required to enter the kingdom of God. 3. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the disciples were present and initially rebuked those bringing children to Jesus, prompting His response. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the spiritual realm where His will is fulfilled. 5. <a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a> The broader group of people present, including parents and others who were bringing children to Jesus for blessing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/childlike_faith.htm">Childlike Faith</a> Embrace a faith characterized by trust, humility, and openness, akin to that of a child. This is essential for entering and experiencing the kingdom of God. <a href="/topical/w/welcoming_spirit.htm">Welcoming Spirit</a> Cultivate an attitude that welcomes and values children, recognizing their importance in the spiritual community and their ability to teach us about faith. <a href="/topical/b/barriers_to_faith.htm">Barriers to Faith</a> Reflect on and remove any obstacles that might hinder others, especially children, from coming to Jesus. This includes attitudes, behaviors, or systems that may discourage or prevent access to Him. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> Like children depend on their parents, believers are called to depend on God for guidance, provision, and strength, acknowledging our need for His grace and presence. <a href="/topical/v/value_of_humility.htm">Value of Humility</a> Recognize that humility is a key virtue in the Christian life, as it aligns us with God's will and opens us to His kingdom.<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/how_should_a_child_be_properly_guided.htm">How should a child be properly guided?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jesus_react_to_children.htm">How did Jesus respond to children approaching him?</a> <a href="/q/do_infants_enter_heaven_after_death.htm">Do infants enter heaven after death?</a> <a href="/q/do_aborted_babies_enter_heaven.htm">Do aborted babies enter heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/18.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Suffer little children to come unto me.--The close agreement with St. Mark in this and the following verse, makes it probable that this is one of the passages which St. Luke derived from personal communication with him. (See Introduction.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. St. Mark, who gives us here the memories of a faithful eye-witness - St. Peter - records how much displeased Jesus was when he saw them pushing back the mothers and their little ones, eager to win a smile or perhaps a touch from him whom the people justly regarded as the children's Friend. It seems also to have been the practice for Jewish mothers to bring their babes to famous rabbis, and to ask these teachers to bless their little ones. Christ's "interest in the little children was real, and for their own sakes. It was primary; not merely secondary, and because of the childlikeness of his subjects. If they who are like little children belong to the kingdom of heaven, why should we for a moment doubt that the little children themselves belong to the kingdom? Doubtless they all do. And if that change which men call death happen to them while they are still little children, we may rest assured that it will be to the little ones bye everlasting. They will not be shut out from the higher province of the kingdom of heaven when they are snatched away from the lower" (Dr. Morrison). St. Mark's account, being that of an eye-witness, is fuller and more graphic. It is read in the Office of the Church of England for the Baptism of Infarcts, wherein young children are in like manner presented to Christ. It is considered that the Master's words and act here justify the Church in commending infants, as such, to the blessing of their Father. Surely if little ones were capable of spiritual blessings then, they are so now. It is noticeable that these children were not brought to the Lord to be taught, but "that he should put his hands upon them, and bless them" (<a href="/mark/10-16.htm">Mark 10:16</a>). <a href="/commentaries/luke/18-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. called [the children] to [Him] προσεκαλέσατο (prosekalesato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4341.htm">Strong's 4341: </a> To call to myself, summon. Middle voice from pros and kaleo; to call toward oneself, i.e. Summon, invite. [and] said, λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine 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. “Let Ἄφετε (Aphete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. little children παιδία (paidia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <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. come ἔρχεσθαι (erchesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρός (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Me με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. {do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. hinder κωλύετε (kōlyete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2967.htm">Strong's 2967: </a> To prevent, debar, hinder; with infin: from doing so and so. From the base of kolazo; to estop, i.e. Prevent. them! αὐτά (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative 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 βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative 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. belongs ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. to τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <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. such as these. τοιούτων (toioutōn) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/18-16.htm">Luke 18:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/18-16.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 18:16 Jesus summoned them saying Allow the little (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/18-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 18:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 18:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/18-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 18:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 18:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>