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The Book of Luke, Chapter 18, Verse 15

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‹I tell you, this man went down to his house justified› [rather] ‹than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.›
King James Version
And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when [his] disciples saw [it], they rebuked them.
American Standard Version
And they were bringing unto him also their babes, that he should touch them: but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
New English Translation
When Jesus noticed this, he said,“How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!
World English Bible
They were also bringing their babies to him, that he might touch them. But when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.
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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.›
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‹Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.›
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And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
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And Jesus said unto him, ‹Why callest thou me good? none› [is] ‹good, save one,› [that is], ‹God.›
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‹Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.›
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And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up.
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Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, ‹Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.›
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And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.
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And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, ‹How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!›
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‹For it is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.›