Luke 9:25

9:25 For what does it benefit a person if he gains the whole world but loses or forfeits himself?

Luke 18:17

18:17 I tell you the truth, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.”


tn Grk “a man,” but ἄνθρωπος (anqrwpo") is used in a generic sense here to refer to both men and women.

tn Grk “Truly (ἀμήν, amhn), I say to you.”

sn On receive see John 1:12.

sn The point of the comparison receive the kingdom of God like a child has more to do with a child’s trusting spirit and willingness to be dependent and receive from others than any inherent humility the child might possess.

tn The negation in Greek used here (οὐ μή, ou mh) is very strong.