Blessing the Children

13 People(A) were bringing little children(B) to him in order that he might touch them, but the disciples rebuked(C) them. 14 When Jesus saw it, he was indignant(D) and said to them, “Let the little children come to me.(E) Don’t stop(F) them, because the kingdom of God(G) belongs to such as these. 15 Truly I tell you,(H) whoever does not receive[a](I) the kingdom of God like a little child(J) will never enter it.” 16 After taking them in his arms, he laid his hands on(K) them and blessed(L) them.

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  1. 10:15 Or not welcome

Jesus Blesses the Children

13 One day some parents brought their children to Jesus so he could touch and bless them. But the disciples scolded the parents for bothering him.

14 When Jesus saw what was happening, he was angry with his disciples. He said to them, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children. 15 I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.” 16 Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

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