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Let the Little Children Come to Me

Mat 19:13-15; Mk 10:13-16; Lk 18:15-17

Matt 19:13-15

13 Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them.

14 But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."

15. And He laid His hands on them and departed from there.

Mark 10:13-16

13 Then they brought young children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."

16. And He took them up in His arms, put His hands on them, and blessed them.

Luke 18:15-17

15 Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them.

16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God.

17. "Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it."