LUKE—NOTE ON Luke 18:16 Let the children come. Jesus’ attitude toward children contrasted significantly with that of other religious leaders in Judaism. In most ancient cultures children were regarded as a burden until they were physically strong enough to contribute to the family. For to such belongs does not mean children automatically belong to the kingdom but that the kingdom belongs to “such”—that is, to those who possess childlike trust (see note on Mark 10:13–15; compare Matthew 18:4). like a child. That is, in childlike faith.

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