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13 They brought children to Jesus. They wanted him to put his hands on them. The disciples tried to stop the people.

14 When Jesus saw what the disciples did, he did not like it. He said, `Let the children come to me. Do not try to stop them.

15 I tell you the truth. If anyone does not believe in the kingdom of God like a child, he will never go in.'

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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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