13 (A)[a]Then they brought little children to him, that he should touch them, and his disciples rebuked those that brought them.

14 But when Jesus saw it, he was displeased, and said to them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

15 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God [b]as a little child, he shall not enter therein.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 10:13 God of his goodness comprehendeth in the covenant not only the fathers, but the children also: and therefore he blesseth them.
  2. Mark 10:15 We must in malice become children, if we will enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The Little Children and Jesus(A)

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.(B) 15 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”(C)

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