Luke 18:14-16
New Living Translation
14 I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Jesus Blesses the Children
15 One day some parents brought their little children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But when the disciples saw this, they scolded the parents for bothering him.
16 Then Jesus called for the children and said to the disciples, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children.
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Luke 18:14-16
English Standard Version
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For (A)everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Let the Children Come to Me
15 (B)Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they (C)rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, (D)“Let the children come to me, and (E)do not hinder them, (F)for to such belongs the kingdom of God.
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