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Luke 18:17-19
New Century Version
Luke 18:17-19
New Century Version
17 I tell you the truth, you must accept the kingdom of God as if you were a child, or you will never enter it.”
A Rich Man’s Question
18 A certain leader asked Jesus, “Good Teacher, what must I do to have life forever?”
19 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? Only God is good.
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Luke 18:17-19
New International Version
Luke 18:17-19
New International Version
17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child(A) will never enter it.”
The Rich and the Kingdom of God(B)
18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”(C)
19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.
Luke 18:17-19
King James Version
Luke 18:17-19
King James Version
17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.
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Luke 18:17-19
English Standard Version
Luke 18:17-19
English Standard Version
17 (A)Truly, I say to you, whoever does not (B)receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
The Rich Ruler
18 (C)And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to (D)inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.
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English Standard Version (ESV) 
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