Matthew 19:13-15
New American Standard Bible 1995
Jesus Blesses Little Children
13 (A)Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. 14 But Jesus said, “[a](B)Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for (C)the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 15 After laying His hands on them, He departed from there.
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- Matthew 19:14 Or Permit the children
Luke 18:15-17
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 (A)And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. 16 But 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. 17 Truly I say to you, (B)whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.”
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