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WHO WILL ENTER THE KINGDOM OF GOD?
Key verse: 22b
NIV
The Little Children and Jesus(A)
15 People were also bringing babies to Jesus for him to place his hands on them. When the disciples saw this, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child(B) will never enter it.”
The Rich and the Kingdom of God(C)
18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”(D)
19 “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, honor your father and mother.’[a]”(E)
21 “All these I have kept since I was a boy,” he said.
22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor,(F) and you will have treasure in heaven.(G) Then come, follow me.”
23 When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. 24 Jesus looked at him and said, “How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God!(H) 25 Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”
26 Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”
27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.”(I)
28 Peter said to him, “We have left all we had to follow you!”(J)
29 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus said to them, “no one who has left home or wife or brothers or sisters or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God 30 will fail to receive many times as much in this age, and in the age to come(K) eternal life.”(L)
Footnotes
- Luke 18:20 Exodus 20:12-16; Deut. 5:16-20
Cross references
- Luke 18:15 : 18:15-17pp — Mt 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16
- Luke 18:17 : Mt 11:25; 18:3
- Luke 18:18 : 18:18-30pp — Mt 19:16-29; Mk 10:17-30
- Luke 18:18 : Lk 10:25
- Luke 18:20 : Ex 20:12-16; Dt 5:16-20; Ro 13:9
- Luke 18:22 : S Ac 2:45
- Luke 18:22 : S Mt 6:20
- Luke 18:24 : Pr 11:28
- Luke 18:27 : S Mt 19:26
- Luke 18:28 : S Mt 4:19
- Luke 18:30 : S Mt 12:32
- Luke 18:30 : S Mt 25:46
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ESV
Let the Children Come to Me
15 (A)Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they (B)rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to him, saying, (C)“Let the children come to me, and (D)do not hinder them, (E)for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 17 (F)Truly, I say to you, whoever does not (G)receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
The Rich Ruler
18 (H)And a ruler asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to (I)inherit eternal life?” 19 And Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone. 20 You know the commandments: (J)‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honor your father and mother.’” 21 And he said, (K)“All these I have kept from my youth.” 22 When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. (L)Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have (M)treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” 23 (N)But when he heard these things, he became very sad, for he was extremely rich. 24 Jesus, seeing that he had become sad, said, (O)“How difficult it is for those who have wealth to enter (P)the kingdom of God! 25 For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter (Q)the kingdom of God.” 26 Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?” 27 But he said, (R)“What is impossible with man is possible with God.” 28 And Peter said, “See, (S)we have left our homes and followed you.” 29 And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, (T)there is no one who has left house or wife or brothers[a] or parents or children, for the sake of the kingdom of God, 30 who will not receive (U)many times more (V)in this time, and in (W)the age to come eternal life.”
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- Luke 18:29 Or wife or brothers and sisters
Cross references
- Luke 18:15 : For ver. 15-17, see Matt. 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16
- Luke 18:15 : ver. 39
- Luke 18:16 : Matt. 18:3
- Luke 18:16 : [Mark 9:39]
- Luke 18:16 : Matt. 18:3
- Luke 18:17 : [John 3:3, 5]
- Luke 18:17 : [ch. 8:13; James 1:21]
- Luke 18:18 : For ver. 18-30, see Matt. 19:16-29; Mark 10:17-30; [ch. 10:25-28]
- Luke 18:18 : [Matt. 19:16]; See Matt. 25:34
- Luke 18:20 : Rom. 13:9; Cited from Ex. 20:12-16; Deut. 5:16-20; [Matt. 5:21, 27]
- Luke 18:21 : [Phil. 3:6]
- Luke 18:22 : ch. 12:33; [ch. 16:9; 19:8; Acts 2:45; 4:34, 35; 1 Tim. 6:18, 19]
- Luke 18:22 : Matt. 6:19, 20
- Luke 18:23 : [Ezek. 33:31]
- Luke 18:24 : [1 Cor. 1:26]; See Matt. 13:22
- Luke 18:24 : See Matt. 12:28
- Luke 18:25 : [See ver. 24 above]; See Matt. 12:28
- Luke 18:27 : ch. 1:37; Gen. 18:14; Job 42:2; Jer. 32:17, 27
- Luke 18:28 : Matt. 4:20, 22; Mark 1:18, 20
- Luke 18:29 : [ch. 14:26]
- Luke 18:30 : [Job 42:10]
- Luke 18:30 : [Matt. 6:33]
- Luke 18:30 : Matt. 12:32; Eph. 1:21; [ch. 20:35]
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1. Receive the kingdom like a little child (15-17)
Jesus' disciples knew their master was on his way to Jerusalem for important work, so they were bothered that parents were bringing their babies to be blessed by him. But Jesus was not bothered; instead, he welcomed the babies and turned them into an example. Little children are needy; they receive only what is given. So must it be with the kingdom of God. Only those who come to Jesus to receive it as simply as a child will enter the kingdom of God.
2. Salvation is possible with God (18-3
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A rich ruler wanted to inherit eternal life by doing some good thing. Jesus challenged him with the Law. He had kept it since he was a boy. But then Jesus told him to sell everything and give to the poor. Jesus wanted him to have treasure in heaven and be free to follow Jesus! But the rich man could not do this. His hope was still anchored in what he had. Jesus' lamented that it was impossible for the rich to enter God's kingdom, like a camel threading a needle. But God has made salvation possible through Jesus. Those who surrender and follow him, like the disciples, would receive not only blessings in this life but eternal life in the age to come.
Prayer: Father, thank you for making a way to enter your kingdom. Help me follow Jesus simply.
One Word: Follow Jesus to receive God's kingdom