New International Version (NIV)
16But 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.
Luke 18:16
Luke 18:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
16But Jesus called for 18:16 Lit themthe little ones, saying, “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not 18:16 Or preventforbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
16But Jesus called for them, saying, “Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
16But Jesus called them to Himself, saying [to the apostles], “Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
16But 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.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
16But Jesus asked the children to come to him. “Let the little children come to me,” he said. “Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.