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13 Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might
lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who
brought them; 14 but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and
do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven
belongs." 15 And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. |
13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch
them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. 14 But when Jesus saw this,
he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me;
do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.
15 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little
child will never enter it." 16 And he took them up in his arms, laid his
hands on them, and blessed them |
15 People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and
when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. 16 But
Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and
do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.
17 Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little
child will never enter it."
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