Mark 10:13-16

Amplified Bible

Jesus Blesses Little Children

¹³ People were bringing children to Him so that He would touch and bless them, but the disciples reprimanded them and discouraged them [from coming]. ¹⁴ But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and He said to them, “Allow the children to come to Me; do not forbid them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ¹⁵ I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever does not receive and welcome the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all.” ¹⁶ And He took the children [one by one] in His arms and ^[a]blessed them [with kind, encouraging words], placing His hands on them.