15 (A)Now they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. 16 But Jesus called for [a]the little ones, saying, “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not [b]forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I say to you, (B)whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”

The Rich Young Ruler

18 (C)A ruler questioned Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 But Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me [c]good? No one is [d]good except God alone.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 18:16 Lit them
  2. Luke 18:16 Or prevent
  3. Luke 18:19 I.e., morally, inherently good
  4. Luke 18:19 I.e., morally, inherently good

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