Mark 10:13-16
English Standard Version
Let the Children Come to Me
13 (A)And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples (B)rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, (C)“Let the children come to me; (D)do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 (E)Truly, I say to you, whoever does not (F)receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And (G)he took them in his arms and blessed them, (H)laying his hands on them.
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Mark 10:13-16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Blessing the Children
13 Some(A) people were bringing little children(B) to Him so He might touch them, but His 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, for the kingdom of God(G) belongs to such as these. 15 I assure you:(H) Whoever does not welcome[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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- Mark 10:15 Or not receive
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