Verse Comparison: Luke 18:17
American Standard Version
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall in no wise enter therein.
Amplified® Bible
Truly I say to you, whoever does not accept {and} receive {and} welcome the kingdom of God like a little child [does] shall not in any way enter it [at all].
Contemporary English Version
You will never get into God's kingdom unless you enter it like a child!"
Darby English Version
Verily I say to you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
Good News Bible
Remember this! Whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it."
International Standard Version
Truly I tell you, whoever doesn't receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never get into it at all."
King James Version
Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
New American Standard Bible
"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it {at all.}"
New International Version
I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."
New King James Version
Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God resembles a child will not enter it at all."
Young's Literal Translation
verily I say to you, Whoever may not receive the reign of God as a little child, may not enter into it.'
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