¹⁴ But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for ^(A)of such is the kingdom of heaven.”

³ and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, ^(A)unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.

¹⁶ But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for ^(A)of such is the kingdom of God. ^17 (B)Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it.”

Tongues a Sign to Unbelievers

²⁰ Brethren, ^(A)do not be children in understanding; however, in malice ^(B)be babes, but in understanding be mature.

¹⁴ But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased and said to them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for ^(A)of such is the kingdom of God.

Jesus Gives True Rest^(A)

^25 (B)At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that ^(C)You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent ^(D)and have revealed them to babes.

Our Inheritance Through Christ’s Blood

2 Therefore, ^(A)laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, ^2 (B)as newborn babes, desire the pure ^(C)milk of the word, that you may grow ^[a]thereby,

²⁴ Now when she had weaned him, she ^(A)took him up with her, with ^[a]three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and brought him to ^(B)the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And the child was young.

²² But Hannah did not go up, for she said to her husband, “Not until the child is weaned; then I will ^(A)take him, that he may appear before the Lord and ^(B)remain there ^(C)forever.”