What does Luke 18:17 mean?

Luke 18:17 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 18:17 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

15And they brought unto him also infants, that he would touch them: but when his disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

16But 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.

17Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.

18And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?

19And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God.

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